Moves To Push For New US Africa Trade Policy
The President of US-Africa Business Centre at the US Chamber of Commerce, Mr Scott Eisner, has expressed the resolve of the chamber to make Africa the frontline of President Donald Trump’s...
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50 Extra Judges To Help Tackle Backlog
The US Department of Justice is deploying 50 judges to immigration detention centres to clear a backlog of more than half a million cases. The judges will boost President Trump’s push to toughen...
US Hails ‘40% Drop’ In Illegal Immigrants From Mexico
The number of illegal immigrants crossing into the US from Mexico went down by 40% from January to February, according to the US government. Homeland Security chief John Kelly said the "change in...
Britain’s Boris Johnson Visits Israel, Palestinian Territories
British foreign minister Boris Johnson visited Israel and the Palestinian territories Wednesday for talks with leaders from both sides as Donald Trump's arrival as US president casts uncertainty over...
Trump To Sign New Immigration Order
Donald Trump is to sign a new executive order on immigration later on Monday, his aide Kellyanne Conway has said. A revised order has been expected from the White House since the earlier ban was...
Trump Alleges Wire Tapping By Obama During Campaign
U. S. President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former president Barack Obama of wire tapping him in October during the late stages of the presidential election campaign, but offered no evidence to...
French Presidential Candidate Macron Criticizes Trump’s Policies
French presidential candidate and current frontrunner Emmanuel Macron on Thursday criticized the protectionist and environmental policies of U. S President Donald Trump. Trump has caused disquiet in...
Trump Envisions Bill Allowing Many Immigrants To Stay In US
President Donald Trump wants to pass an immigration reform bill that could grant legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants living in the US. "The time is right for an immigration bill as...
With Trump At Helm, US Takes Seat At UN Rights Council
The United States will on Monday claim its seat at the UN Human Rights Council under the new presidency of Donald Trump, whose election has provoked deep concern over the body's future. Over its...
US Treasury’s Mnuchin Promises 3% Growth By End-2018
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday tax cuts and reduced regulations, including on banks, will boost economic growth to three percent by the end of next year. "I think it's very...
Exclusive: CIA-Backed Aid For Syrian Rebels Frozen After Islamist Attack
CIA-coordinated military aid for rebels in northwest Syria has been frozen since they came under major Islamist attack last month, rebel sources said, raising doubts about foreign support key to...
Pence Takes Charm Offensive To EU and NATO
US Vice President Mike Pence meets EU and NATO leaders Monday at the end of a European trip aimed at reassuring allies worried that President Donald Trump might abandon them. Upon arrival in Brussels...
Dwight Yorke Felt ‘like A Criminal’ As He Was Denied Entry To the US By Travel Ban
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke was “made to feel like a criminal” as he was denied entry to the United States on Friday. Yorke said he was prevented from entering the USA due to an...
Trump Faces Calls For Probe After Aide Ousted Over Russia Talks
Donald Trump's young presidency was plunged into deep crisis Tuesday as the forced departure of a key national security aide triggered calls for an independent inquiry into his administration's...
Trump Under Fire At Berlin Film Fest
He hasn't been anywhere near the red carpet but Donald Trump has taken centre stage at this year's Berlin film festival, with actors, filmmakers and artists from around the globe rushing to condemn...
US Immigration Raids Puts Ghanaians On the Edge
"Barima, I've not been out this whole week" News this week that federal agents have targeted six US states in a series of immigration enforcement raids has intensified growing fear and anxiety in the...
Donald Trump Considers Issuing New Travel Ban
Donald Trump is considering a new executive order to ban citizens of certain countries from travelling to the US after his initial attempt was overturned in the courts. Mr Trump told reporters on Air...
US Says It Killed 11 Al-Qaeda Operatives In Syria Air Strikes
GETTY IMAGES/The Pentagon said it conducted two air strikes over two days earlier this month US forces killed 11 members of al-Qaeda in two air strikes near Idlib in Syria, this month, including a...
US Says It Killed 11 Al-Qaeda Operatives In Syria Air Strikes
US forces killed 11 members of al-Qaeda in two air strikes near Idlib in Syria, this month, including a former ally of Osama Bin Laden, the Pentagon said. Captain Jeff Davis, a spokesman, said 10...
Oil Edges Up On Threat of U.S. Issuing New Iran Sanctions
Oil prices edged up on Friday on news that U. S. President Donald Trump could be set to impose new sanctions on multiple Iranian entities, firing geopolitical tensions between the two nations....