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Trump pulls up draw bridge to refugees from several nations

With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the US’ refugee programme on Friday.

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Wall-to-wall phone call Peña Nieto and Trump talk obstacles

Peña Nieto a Trump in hour-long telephone call

USA

'Life is winning again in America' as Pence joins pro-lifers in DC

Vice-president Pence attends pro-life event

USA

Holding hands, Trump and May renew 'deep bond' between US and UK

The image of Theresa May and Donald Trump holding hands at the White House, if only briefly, is a potent one, as the US and UK renewed their ‘deep bond’.

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USA

'We are going to get along very well', Trump to May

Donald Trump and Theresa May have renewed their vows to the special relationship between the US and the UK at their first joint press conference in Washington.

Economy

Soybean slowdown: weaker exports hit US economic growth

US economic growth in the final three months of 2016 was much weaker than the previous quarter due to lower exports - particularly soybeans.

World News

Bakewell tarts are on the menu for Theresa's talk with Trump

Euronews has a fly-on-the-wall account of what is likely to be discussed at Friday's landmark meeting between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and US President Donald Trump

Economy

US economic growth slows in Q4 2016 from weak exports

US economic growth slowed more than expected in the final three months of 2016 to an annualised 1.9 percent, linked to a big fall in exports.

USA

How 'special' will the US-UK relationship be under Trump and May?

Theresa May launched a wide-ranging charm offensive after arriving in the United States.

Business Series

International payments world faces shake-up with Ant's purchase of Moneygram

Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial to buy US money-transfer company MoneyGram in what could be a game-changer for the international payments industry.

USA

Did the US State Department managers resign over Trump?

Some say the abrupt departures are in protest against Donald Trump's presidency. But for others, it is routine procedure in the wake of a change of political administration.

Mexico

Trump: standoff with Mexico over border wall tax

Mexico's foreign minister warns the proposed levy will only hurt US consumers. It comes as President Enrique Pena Nieto calls off a trip to Washington to meet US president Donald Trump.

Cinema

'Free to Run' - a documentary which traces the birth of jogging and womens fight to compete in marathons

In the 1960’s, it was rare to see people running in the streets or in parks and those who did were considered a bit strange.

World News

Eurozone closes ranks after US attacks on the euro

Eurozone dismisses pessimistic euro view after the man tipped to be the US ambassador to the EU said the currency "could collapse" within 18 months.

USA

Trump wants swift Republican legislation as Philadelphia protests

Trump urges action, not talk as thousands protest in Philly

Mexico

Frontier friction as Mexican president snubs Trump talks

Mexicans have reacted positively to President Enrique Peña Neito’s refusal to travel to the United States for planned talks with President Trump.

USA

'Opposites attract', May makes a play to renew US-UK special relationship

May outlined a post-Brexit Britain in strong partnership with Trump's USA at the GOP policy retreat in Philadelphia.

USA

US 'sanctuary' cities face funding cuts if migrant-tolerant policies continue

200 US cities have in the last 35 years become havens for illegal migrants, where the local authorities will not help federal immigration enforcement officers catch or deport people. Now that may be o

World News

Index dubs USA a 'flawed democracy'

'The land of the free' is no longer a 'full democracy' according to an annual index from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Business Series

Johnson & Johnson pays big for Swiss biotech firm Actelion

US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is to buy biotech company Actelion to access its highly profitable range of medicines for rare diseases.

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