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Mugabe Impeachment, North Korean Missiles, and the Future of Germany: The VICE Morning Bulletin

Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.

International News

Mugabe Still Refusing to Step Down
Officials from the ruling party Zanu-PF are expected to launch impeachment proceedings against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe after he defied an ultimatum to resign. Following last week’s military takeover, the party officially ditched Mugabe as its leader Sunday. But the 93-year-old then made a televised speech in which he vowed to carry on.—BBC News

Coalition Government Talks Fall Apart in Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s plan for a three-party coalition is in ruins after the Free Democrats (FDP) abandoned negotiations. The FDP’s Christian Lindner said it would be “better not to govern than to govern badly.” Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) could now try to form a minority government, or face another national election.—The Guardian

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South Korea Says North Korean Missiles Soon Able to Reach US
South Korea's intelligence agency said Pyongyang could have an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of hitting the US by the end of 2017. At a private conference with South Korean lawmakers, the agency also said the North Korean regime has imposed more restraints on the flow of information.—Reuters

Kenyan Supreme Court Endorses Kenyatta Election Win
All six judges on the panel ruled President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory in October’s election re-run was legitimate. Opposition leader Raila Odinga refused to take part in the vote, having claimed the initial election was subject to corruption. Kenyatta will be officially confirmed as president November 28.—Al Jazeera

Everything Else

Jeffrey Tambor Denies Harassment Allegations
Following allegations of sexual harassment, the star mourned the “politicized atmosphere” on the set of Transparent and said: “I don’t see how I can return.” Tambor also claimed “the idea that I would deliberately harass anyone is simply and utterly untrue.”—The Hollywood Reporter

‘Justice League’ Underperforms at North American Box Office
The movie took in $96 million USD during its domestic opening, the first in the DC Extended Universe franchise not to debut to more than $100 million USD. Thanks to a strong international showing, Justice League commanded $281.5 million USD globally.—CNN

Bruno Mars Triumphs at American Music Awards
The singer won seven awards at Sunday’s AMAs in Los Angeles, including artist of the year and best album for 24K Magic, though he didn't attend the ceremony. Diana Ross closed the show after being given the lifetime achievement award.—Billboard

St. Vincent Drops New Video
The artist released a music video for "Pills" off of Masseducation exclusively on Tidal. Directed by Philippa Price, the video blends old advertising footage with a series of robotic-looking models popping pills.—i-D