Reuters: Trump orders building of Mexico border wall, targets U.S. ‘sanctuary’ cities
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed directives to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico and crack down on U.S. cities that shield illegal immigrants, proceeding quickly on sweeping and divisive plans to curb immigration and boost national security.
The Republican president is also expected to take steps in the coming days to limit legal immigration, including executive orders restricting refugees and blocking the issuing of visas to people from several Muslim-majority Middle Eastern and North African countries including Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Iran, Libya and Yemen.
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Russian long-range bombers strike Daesh targets in Deir ez-Zor for fourth time.
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UN condemns Israel’s West Bank settlement plans.
Hamas warns US against moving Israel embassy.
Kazakh leader says to devolve some powers to parliament, cabinet.
China warns US it has sovereignty over South China Sea.
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US President Donald Trump invites Narendra Modi. Modi vows to work closely with US after Trump invite.
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China says hopes Mongolia learned lesson after Dalai Lama visit.
Libyan east-based army routs militants from part of Benghazi.
Somalia sets presidential election for February 8.
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Gambia’s new president to arrive in the country on Thursday.
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No Turkey-type migrant deal with Libya, says EU commission.
South Sudan ambassador dismisses rift with Ethiopia.
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Brussels wants EU free-travel zone restored from mid-May, Germany skeptical.
German police search homes in crackdown on far-right extremists.
Russian ‘ship of shame’ returning from Syria: UK.
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Putin urges Europe to stay united.
Brexit: Theresa May promises White Paper on EU exit plan. UK PM May says she will publish ‘White Paper’ setting out Brexit plan.
Muslim spy scandal deepens rift between Germany and Turkey.
French candidate Fillon faces questions over wife’s work. French would-be president Fillon fights scandal over wife’s work.
French President Hollande visits Colombia rebels.
Rome’s mayor to face prosecutors over alleged abuses of power.
Russian parliament votes to ease domestic violence penalties.
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Nikki Haley confirmed as ambassador to United Nations.
Trump’s down to 3 in Supreme Court search.
US Senate committee moving forward with Russia hacking probe.
Dems indignant as FBI Director Comey keeps his job.
Scores of inmates at large after Brazil prison break.
Venezuela’s economic woes will deepen, IMF predicts.
Greenpeace protesters climb crane near White House and unfurl banner reading ‘RESIST’.
White House draft order calls for review on use of CIA ‘black site’ prisons overseas.
White House considers review of interrogation methods.
13 Pakistani suspects among 16 arrested in Saudi Arabia on terror charges.
Guantanamo war court resumes under President Trump.
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Panama suspends Panama Papers investigation.
Zuckerberg dismisses presidential bid rumours.
