Breaking: Troop Granted Expanded Power To Use Lethal Force On Migrant At Southern Border
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Military will use lethal force at Mexico border if needed – Trump
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US President Donald Trump has given troops permission to use lethal force if needed at the border with Mexico, adding that there could be a government shutdown next month over border security. Trump’s statements come just one day after US … Read More
Europe finally pulls the trigger on a military force
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After two years of Trump treating European allies like adversaries, France and Germany have finally committed to creating an EU-wide army. The move promises to shore up existing alliances, writes German economist Hans-Werner Sinn. We know who our friends are. … Read More
Trump threatens to close the ‘whole border’ with Mexico
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President Trump on Thursday threatened to close off the southern border, telling reporters that he would “close entry into the country” if immigration gets “uncontrollable.” “If we find that it gets to a level where we’re going to lose control or … Read More
Northern California’s Camp Fire death toll hits 83 as area prepares for heavy rain, possible mudslides
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Northern California could see heavy rain over the next few days, which could help crews battling the devastating Camp Fire. However, it could also bring mudslides and complicate recovery efforts. At a press conference Wednesday night, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office … Read More
China Considers Currency Changes as Pressures Mount
A Benjamin Franklin US 100-dollar banknote and a Chinese 100-yuan banknote depicting late Chinese chairman Mao Zedong are seen in a photo illustration, Jan. 21, 2016. ~Reuters Under pressure from a slowing economy, rising tariffs and skittish investors, China’s government … Read More
80 Killed in California Wildfires as Nearly 1K Remain Missing: ‘It’s a Disheartening Situation’
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Marcus Yam /Los Angeles Times/Getty The death toll in a string of California wildfires continued to rise this week as authorities made progress in containing the deadliest blaze in the northern part of the state. Now, authorities are struggling to learn the … Read More
US, Mexico agree on plan to handle migrant caravan from Central America
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U.S. and Mexican officials have agreed on a plan to handle the approaching migrant caravan making their way up from Central America, a senior administration official told Fox News on Thursday. Under the deal, which was developed over the course … Read More
America’s fertility rate continues its deep decline
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Wanted: policies that make it easier for mothers to work. WHILE America’s job market has improved overall, employment opportunities for storks seem to be drying up. Last year, the total number of births in the United States fell to its … Read More