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Judges face threats after denying Trump’s travel ban appeal
10 Feb 2017
Despite being slammed by Donald Trump, a panel of three judges from a US Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously denied the Trump administration’s appeal against a temporary suspension of the president’s executive order
May wins Brexit vote comfortably in lower house
09 Feb 2017
Although the legislation passed by a seemingly large 494-122 margin, Scottish MPs were uniformly unhappy, triggering calls for a fresh referendum on Scotland’s independence, and Labour was also divided, with many of its MPs voting against the bill
Indian economy seen overtaking that of US by 2040
07 Feb 2017
The Indian economy could overtake that of the United States in GDP terms by 2040, emerging as the world's second largest economy after China, in terms of purchasing power parity
Trump equates Putin’s ‘mistakes’ with those of US
06 Feb 2017
The comment has drawn criticism from President Donald Trump's political opponents, who see it as comparing the US with Russia
US judge puts Trump’s visa ban on hold after states’ challenge
04 Feb 2017
Court challenges have been filed nationwide from states and advocacy groups challenging President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries
Irate Iran to deploy missiles after fresh US sanctions
04 Feb 2017
Relations between Washington and Tehran have deteriorated sharply since Donald Trump took office promising a tough line on what he sees as Iranian belligerency towards US interests and allies
Uber’s Travis Kalanick quits Trump’s business advisory group
03 Feb 2017
Uber Technologies Inc chief executive officer Travis Kalanick's departure could signal a growing rift between technology companies and Washington
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