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President Trump signs order to build Mexico border wall

The new US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to build a wall along the border with Mexico – as pledged during the election campaign – and to crack down on US cities shielding illegal…

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'RESIST': Greenpeace takes the fight to the White House

Less than a week in office, Donald Trump faces further protests on his doorstep, this time environmentalists take the fight to Washington

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The rights and wrongs of women's rights

Business Line looks at women's rights in worldwide as millions express concerns their rights will be eroded under the Trump administration.

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Trump's 'voter fraud' probe could lead to 'denial of voting rights'

The US president has pledged an inquiry but offered no proof after repeatedly claiming voter fraud in the 2016 election.

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Facebook Live: child suicide

A 14-year-old foster child from Florida broadcast her own suicide live on social media

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White House's 'Alternative facts' boosts sales of Orwell's 1984

A link has been established between skyrocketing sales of George Orwell's _1984_ and the propogation of 'alternative facts' from Trump's press secretary

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Mexico braces itself for Trump presidency as wall starts to go up

Donald Trump says the construction of his wall on the border with Mexico will begin immediately. But the policy risks shattering relations between the two neighbours.

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USA: train smashes into lorry

A train ploughed into a lorry after an apparent problem at a railroad crossing in Utah.

Cinema

Premiere of 'Beatrix at Dinner' at the Sundance Film Festival

Mexican-American film actress Salma Hayek presented her new movie ‘Beatrix for Dinner’ at the Sundance Film Festival .

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Trudeau backs Trump over Keystone pipeline

Canada has given a thumbs up to President Donald Trumps decision to advance the construction of two controversial oil pipelines.

Guatemala

Mayan treasures are returned to Guatemala

Around 22 archaeological pieces of Mayan origin have been returned to Guatemala.

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Oscars respond to “so white” criticism

Last year the Academy were lambasted for ignoring black and ethnic minority talent. So how does 2017 compare?

Economy

Germany and EU urged to take advantage of US protectionism

Germany is looking to take advantage of trade opportunities in Asia and South America from the United States turning protectionist.

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La La Land receives record-equalling 14 Oscar nominations

Musical romance La La Land is in the running for a record-equalling 14 awards at this year's Oscars.

USA

Mike Pompeo is sworn in as CIA chief

President Donald Trump has had another of his nominees approved by a Senate committee.

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Trump dumps the TPP trade pact as fears grow for the future of NAFTA

In a move seen as distancing America from its Asian allies, Donald Trump has formally withdrawn the United States from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership on…

Markets

Trump's protectionist rhetoric pulls down dollar and global stock markets

The dollar and shares fell as investors fret over the potential impact of Trump's isolationism on world trade and a lack of clarity on his policies.

USA

Trump dumps TTP trade deal

President Donald Trump has fulfilled a key campaign pledge by withdrawing the United States from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Donald Trump vows to ''massively'' cut regulations and taxes

Donald Trump has vowed to ‘‘massively’‘ cut regulations and taxes on companies that keep jobs in the US.

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Foxconn may build factory in the US

iPhone maker Foxconn is considering a display-panel plant in the United States, but says it has nothing to do with Trump's "America First" policy.

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