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Asked by a reporter why she ripped up her copy of Donald Trump's State of the Union address, top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi replies: "Because it was the courteous thing to do, considering the alternatives." SOUNDBITE
Democrat Nancy Pelosi, the trailblazing first female speaker of the US House of Representatives, says that she will step down from the party leadership when Republicans take control of the chamber in January. "For me, the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect," says the 82-year-old Pelosi, who first became speaker in 2007 and later presided over both impeachments of Donald Trump. SOUNDBITE
"I tore up a manifesto of mistruths" says Nancy Pelosi, after being asked about ripping up the pages of President Trump's State of Union address earlier this week. The Speaker of the US House of Representatives tells reporters "I don't need any lessons from anybody, 'specially President of the United States about dignity." Pelosi was speaking during her weekly news conference, and one day after President Trump was acquitted of impeachment charges. SOUNDBITE
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls the House of Representatives to order ahead of US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech. IMAGES
US President Donald Trump says that Iran "appears to be standing down" as he addresses the nation following an Iranian missile attack on two bases in Iraq. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.