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Donald Trump Vows 'New Vetting' To Weed Out Islamic Radicals
- January 29, 2017
The order provides for some kind of religious test for refugees from affected countries, which will presumably be factored into determining their immigration status. Tellingly, today's order authorizes the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to admit refugees on a "case-by-case" basis, notwithstanding the 120-day suspension, for people of a minority religion in their home countries. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
The order provides for some kind of religious test for refugees from affected countries, which will presumably be factored into determining their immigration status. Tellingly, today's order authorizes the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to admit refugees on a "case-by-case" basis, notwithstanding the 120-day suspension, for people of a minority religion in their home countries. (more...)
Trump announces new vetting measures to keep terrorists out of US
- January 29, 2017
Trump's orders were condemned by many civil liberties and counter-terror experts who said that the measures were inhumane as the victims of the conflict are being lumped together along with the extremists who threaten them. "I am establishing new vetting measures to keep radical Islamic terrorists out of the United States of America", Trump stated on Friday. Ahmed Rehab, director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said his group would mount legal challenges ... (more...)
- January 29, 2017
Trump's orders were condemned by many civil liberties and counter-terror experts who said that the measures were inhumane as the victims of the conflict are being lumped together along with the extremists who threaten them. "I am establishing new vetting measures to keep radical Islamic terrorists out of the United States of America", Trump stated on Friday. Ahmed Rehab, director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said his group would mount legal challenges ... (more...)
Japan PM Abe - To meet Trump February 10; reaffirmed importance of alliance
- January 29, 2017
Abe looks to obtain assurance that the US will continue to concern itself with security in the Asia-Pacific region by first discussing the handling of the Senkaku issue. The U.S. -Japan alliance, a bedrock of security in the Pacific region, has come under stress since Trump backed out of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership shortly after taking office. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
Abe looks to obtain assurance that the US will continue to concern itself with security in the Asia-Pacific region by first discussing the handling of the Senkaku issue. The U.S. -Japan alliance, a bedrock of security in the Pacific region, has come under stress since Trump backed out of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership shortly after taking office. (more...)
Japanese PM to meet with Trump next month in Washington: White House
- January 29, 2017
The pair discussed "the importance of the U.S. -Japan alliance and cooperation on regional and global issues", the White House said in a readout of the call. "When we meet on February 10, I want to have a frank exchange of opinions on the economy and security", Abe said. A bilateral deal could buoy Abe, who invested significant political capital in the TPP agreement. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
The pair discussed "the importance of the U.S. -Japan alliance and cooperation on regional and global issues", the White House said in a readout of the call. "When we meet on February 10, I want to have a frank exchange of opinions on the economy and security", Abe said. A bilateral deal could buoy Abe, who invested significant political capital in the TPP agreement. (more...)
Muslims barred from flights to USA, as others detained
- January 29, 2017
President Donald Trump as a "flagrant insult" to the whole Islamic world including Iran, characterizing it as a "great gift to radicals and their supporters". Other world leaders, including officials from Canada and Scotland, also tweeted responses to the new US policy. "Nicola Sturgeon, first minister of Scotland, retweeted Trudeau, seconding his invitation: "#WelcometoScotland too". (more...)
- January 29, 2017
President Donald Trump as a "flagrant insult" to the whole Islamic world including Iran, characterizing it as a "great gift to radicals and their supporters". Other world leaders, including officials from Canada and Scotland, also tweeted responses to the new US policy. "Nicola Sturgeon, first minister of Scotland, retweeted Trudeau, seconding his invitation: "#WelcometoScotland too". (more...)
We're outta here with no Obamacare replacement, insurers warn
- January 29, 2017
Repealing Obamacare without a replacement is "reckless" and "irresponsible", and would leave the country "with more uninsured and uncompensated care than when we started", writes former President Barack Obama. If enacted, Paul's proposal would establish Independent Health Pools (IHPs), allowing individuals to pool together to purchase insurance plans. She and her colleagues who work with low income patients met with the state's congressional delegation. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
Repealing Obamacare without a replacement is "reckless" and "irresponsible", and would leave the country "with more uninsured and uncompensated care than when we started", writes former President Barack Obama. If enacted, Paul's proposal would establish Independent Health Pools (IHPs), allowing individuals to pool together to purchase insurance plans. She and her colleagues who work with low income patients met with the state's congressional delegation. (more...)
Iraqis with valid visas detained at NY airport after Trump's order
- January 29, 2017
Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Friday. Many of them were mid-flight when President Trump signed the executive order, meaning their visas were valid at take off, but learned they were banned from entering the country upon landing. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Friday. Many of them were mid-flight when President Trump signed the executive order, meaning their visas were valid at take off, but learned they were banned from entering the country upon landing. (more...)
White House Omits Slaughter of Jews in Holocaust Remembrance
- January 29, 2017
By the end of the war 254 of the passengers had been killed in the Holocaust. "Our main aim is to teach young people from all religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds what the consequences are of allowing racism, hate and prejudice to take root in our society", the charity states on its website. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
By the end of the war 254 of the passengers had been killed in the Holocaust. "Our main aim is to teach young people from all religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds what the consequences are of allowing racism, hate and prejudice to take root in our society", the charity states on its website. (more...)
Thousands descend on downtown Calgary to ring in Chinese Lunar New Year
- January 29, 2017
The year of the rooster kicks off on January 28, with dozens of celebrations planned across the GTA. According to tales and legends, the beginning of the Chinese New Year started with a fight against a mythical beast called "The Year" which looks like an ox with a lion head and lives in the sea. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
The year of the rooster kicks off on January 28, with dozens of celebrations planned across the GTA. According to tales and legends, the beginning of the Chinese New Year started with a fight against a mythical beast called "The Year" which looks like an ox with a lion head and lives in the sea. (more...)
Syrian Army Takes Over Water Spring near Damascus
- January 29, 2017
Syrian government forces and their allies, which include Hezbollah, have advanced on the area in Wadi Barada in weeks of intense fighting, seeking to recapture the spring and pumping station. The military media said about 1,200 fighters are expected to surrender their arms. The United Nations said the equipment "was deliberately targeted" but did not fix blame for the blast. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
Syrian government forces and their allies, which include Hezbollah, have advanced on the area in Wadi Barada in weeks of intense fighting, seeking to recapture the spring and pumping station. The military media said about 1,200 fighters are expected to surrender their arms. The United Nations said the equipment "was deliberately targeted" but did not fix blame for the blast. (more...)
Houston "Caregiver" Arrested for Assaulting 94-Year-Old Woman
- January 29, 2017
Around New Year's Eve, Bratten's son noticed bruises on her body. "We have had people calling from across the state who know Ms. Floyd and have had contact with her", said Memorial Villages Assistant Police Chief Ray Schultz. A disturbing video has surfaced, showing a home healthcare worker assaulting a 94 year-old woman. The footage released on Tuesday has the goal of asking the public for help in locating the home health aide, identified as Brenda Floyd . (more...)
- January 29, 2017
Around New Year's Eve, Bratten's son noticed bruises on her body. "We have had people calling from across the state who know Ms. Floyd and have had contact with her", said Memorial Villages Assistant Police Chief Ray Schultz. A disturbing video has surfaced, showing a home healthcare worker assaulting a 94 year-old woman. The footage released on Tuesday has the goal of asking the public for help in locating the home health aide, identified as Brenda Floyd . (more...)
Abortion foes, led by Pence, upbeat during DC march
- January 29, 2017
In one of his first acts as president, Trump reinstated a ban on United States federal funding for foreign NGOs that support abortion services. The vice president, who was introduced by the nation's Second Lady, Karen Pence, made history Friday as the first vice president to attend and address the March for Life , which has been held annually since 1974. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
In one of his first acts as president, Trump reinstated a ban on United States federal funding for foreign NGOs that support abortion services. The vice president, who was introduced by the nation's Second Lady, Karen Pence, made history Friday as the first vice president to attend and address the March for Life , which has been held annually since 1974. (more...)
Director of March for Life wants to make it more inclusive
- January 29, 2017
Trump also voiced his support, tweeting Friday, "The #MarchForLife is so important". At the rally, Pence told the crowd: "Life is winning in America". "As a former member of Congress, governor and now vice-president, Mr. Pence has demonstrated throughout his entire career how one person can, indeed, make a difference in the ultimate human right - the right to life", she said . (more...)
- January 29, 2017
Trump also voiced his support, tweeting Friday, "The #MarchForLife is so important". At the rally, Pence told the crowd: "Life is winning in America". "As a former member of Congress, governor and now vice-president, Mr. Pence has demonstrated throughout his entire career how one person can, indeed, make a difference in the ultimate human right - the right to life", she said . (more...)
Trump sets 5-year and lifetime lobbying ban for officials
- January 29, 2017
The ban could be announced as early as Saturday, the administration official said, as one of a raft of "executive orders" issued by the new USA president as he fills promises made on the campaign trail. "I think it's going to be very successful", Trump declared to reporters. U.S. President Donald Trump, signs his first executive orders at the White House on Friday. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
The ban could be announced as early as Saturday, the administration official said, as one of a raft of "executive orders" issued by the new USA president as he fills promises made on the campaign trail. "I think it's going to be very successful", Trump declared to reporters. U.S. President Donald Trump, signs his first executive orders at the White House on Friday. (more...)
Pence Tells Anti-Abortion March That 'Life Is Winning Again'
- January 29, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, spoke during the March for Life rally, as did Kellyanne Conway, a chief White House advisor and Trump's former campaign manager. Speaking to a crowd gathered near the Washington Monument, Pence said the nation's founders, in the Declaration of Independence, intended "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" to be for all Americans, including the unborn. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, spoke during the March for Life rally, as did Kellyanne Conway, a chief White House advisor and Trump's former campaign manager. Speaking to a crowd gathered near the Washington Monument, Pence said the nation's founders, in the Declaration of Independence, intended "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" to be for all Americans, including the unborn. (more...)
PM Modi to address public meeting in Goa
- January 29, 2017
BJP's national president Amit Shah had said that wherever Mr Parrikar would be, next government in the state would be under him. Modi arrived at 5 pm, a good one hour behind the schedule, spoke for half an hour and rounded it up quickly saying his chopper must take off before sunset. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
BJP's national president Amit Shah had said that wherever Mr Parrikar would be, next government in the state would be under him. Modi arrived at 5 pm, a good one hour behind the schedule, spoke for half an hour and rounded it up quickly saying his chopper must take off before sunset. (more...)
Trump Follows Through on His Highly Unrealistic Promise to Build a Wall
- January 29, 2017
Enrique Pena Nieto made the announcement just hours after Donald Trump tweeted that their meeting on January 31 should be cancelled if Mexico would not pay for his planned US-Mexican border wall. "If you tax that $50 billion at 20 percent of imports-which is by the way a practice that 160 other countries do-right now our country's policy is to tax exports and let imports flow freely in, which is ridiculous", Spicer told reporters, according to the pool report. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
Enrique Pena Nieto made the announcement just hours after Donald Trump tweeted that their meeting on January 31 should be cancelled if Mexico would not pay for his planned US-Mexican border wall. "If you tax that $50 billion at 20 percent of imports-which is by the way a practice that 160 other countries do-right now our country's policy is to tax exports and let imports flow freely in, which is ridiculous", Spicer told reporters, according to the pool report. (more...)
White House misspells British PM's name, confuses it with a porn star
- January 29, 2017
The White house today made a huge typographical mistake. The White House misspelled the United Kingdom prime minister's name multiple times in the schedule ahead of her meeting with Donald Trump in Washington today, missing out the "h" when they outlined the running order. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
The White house today made a huge typographical mistake. The White House misspelled the United Kingdom prime minister's name multiple times in the schedule ahead of her meeting with Donald Trump in Washington today, missing out the "h" when they outlined the running order. (more...)
Donald Trump's Immigration Ban Is Already Being Challenged By Lawyers, Civil Groups
- January 29, 2017
It was unclear how many refugees and immigrants were being held nationwide in the aftermath of the executive order. Those travelers were also not allowed entry into the United States due to Trump's order, despite having valid visas, Nadler said, according to Fox News' Bryan Llenas. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
It was unclear how many refugees and immigrants were being held nationwide in the aftermath of the executive order. Those travelers were also not allowed entry into the United States due to Trump's order, despite having valid visas, Nadler said, according to Fox News' Bryan Llenas. (more...)
Iran to ban American citizens in response to Trump's executive order
- January 29, 2017
You can email us at travelban@propublica.org, or text me an encrypted message using Signal to (609) 613-0526. It also halts the issuing of new visas from the seven countries affected. WestJet spokeswoman Lauren Stewart said the airline would give full refunds to anyone affected by the USA executive order. A 34-year-old Sudanese man who won the U.S. (more...)
- January 29, 2017
You can email us at travelban@propublica.org, or text me an encrypted message using Signal to (609) 613-0526. It also halts the issuing of new visas from the seven countries affected. WestJet spokeswoman Lauren Stewart said the airline would give full refunds to anyone affected by the USA executive order. A 34-year-old Sudanese man who won the U.S. (more...)
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