In the US, a group of 20 Attorneys General, belonging to Democrats, has called for the appointment of an independent special counsel to continue the investigation into Russian interference in last year's Presidential election.<br/><br/>The group led by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey called President Donald Trump's sacking of FBI Director James Comey during the ongoing investigation a violation of public trust.<br/><br/>In a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, it said that only the appointment of an independent special counsel with full powers and resources can begin to restore public confidence.'<br/>''''''<br/>