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US Justice Department defends 'lawful' Trump travel ban

The US Department of Justice has defended President Donald Trump's travel ban and urged an appeals court to reinstate it in the interests of national security.

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Trump calls for 'careful' border checks after travel ban setback

President Donald Trump says he has told US border officials to check people entering America "very carefully", as his travel ban remains suspended.

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Setback for Trump: Appeals court rejects demand to resume travel ban -- for now

A federal appeals court early Sunday morning denied the US government's emergency request to resume President Donald Trump's travel ban.

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China to push forward own trade vision after Trump withdraws from Pacific deal

Beijing said on Tuesday it remained committed to free trade and that it would push its own trade packages after the US formally withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact.

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Trump invites Indian PM Modi to visit US later this year: White House

US President Donald Trump invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the United States later this year, during a phone call on Tuesday (Jan 24) in which the leaders discussed economic and defence cooperation.

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Beijing urges US to exercise caution when dealing with South China Sea issue

Beijing yesterday called on Washington to be “cautious in its words and actions” when commenting on South China Sea disputes after the White House said the United States would protect its interests in international waters in the area.

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US President Donald Trump invites Narendra Modi

US President Donald Trump has invited India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the United States after a phone call between the two leaders.

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Rise in protectionism will be tough on 2017 global economy: Foxconn tycoon

He also reiterates plan to invest in US$7 billion American plant two days after Donald Trump vows to make ‘America First’ priority of protectionist agenda

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Australia, New Zealand pledge to salvage TPP after US exit

Australia and New Zealand said on Tuesday (Jan 24) that they hope to salvage the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by encouraging China and other Asian nations to join the trade pact after US President Donald Trump kept his promise to pull out of the accord.

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Donald Trump to meet British PM Theresa May, Mexican President Nieto in first meetings with foreign leaders

President Donald Trump will welcome British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday (Jan 27) and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Jan 31, in his first meetings with foreign leaders, the White House said Saturday.

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President Trump invites Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet in early February

President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington in early February during a phone call in which they discussed the importance of strengthening the US-Israeli relationship, the White House said on Sunday (Jan 22).

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Acquired taste: Australia toasts return of national spread Vegemite to local ownership

Vegemite, the salty yeast-based spread beloved by Australians, is returning Down Under after decades of US ownership.

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Cambodia says China not behind scrapped ‘Angkor Sentinel’ US military drill

Cambodia has cancelled upcoming military exercises with the United States, the defence ministry said Tuesday, denying the decision was made to appease regional ally China, with which it conducted joint drills last month.

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Bird flu-plagued South Korea agrees to buy millions of US eggs

South Korea is in the throes of a bird flu outbreak and for the first time has asked the United States to ship it shell eggs.

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US tanks, troops in Poland pose threat, says Russia

The Kremlin said yesterday it was concerned by what it described as a US military build-up in Poland, saying the move represented a threat to its national security.

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Top 20 Highest Grossing Movies of 2016 in Japan

Oricon has released the top 10 in the box office charts for 2016. Movie Collection listed the top 20 so check out the list below!

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Trade with China helps 2.6m US jobs

Trade with China supports some 2.6 million jobs in the United States, including jobs that Chinese firm have created directly in the US, according to a report released on Tuesday by the US-China Business Council.