France 24: US tariffs on Mexican goods 'still on track' for Monday despite progress, White House says
U.S. and Mexican negotiators resumed migration talks on Friday as the two sides edged closer to a trade war that could hobble both countries’ economies and rattle investors already nervous about Washington’s escalating battle with China.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that tariffs of 5% will be imposed on all Mexican exports to the United States on Monday if Mexico does not step up efforts to stem an increase in mostly Central American migrants heading for the U.S. border.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian attacks on civilians continue amid rebel counterattack.
Syria flare-up leaves 83 fighters dead: monitor.
US Syria envoy says ‘no role’ for Europe in proposed safe zone.
Top U.S. general in the Middle East says Iran is an IMMINENT threat to his troops as intelligence sources reveal how U.S. spies watched Tehran's forces place cruise missiles on civilian boats.
Inquiry into oil tanker attacks stops short of blaming Iran.
Iran rejects French idea of re-opening nuclear talks.
Russia to start delivering S-400 missile systems to Turkey in two months: Ifax.
Qatar emir to visit White House amid Gulf tensions.
ASIA
US and Russia blame each other after warships nearly collide.
Indian forces kill four rebels in Kashmir.
'We will NEVER surrender!' China steps up anti-US propaganda after Trump threatens to hit Beijing with tariffs on another $300 billion worth of goods.
China has tools to handle trade war: central bank chief.
Kazakhstan Elections: Vote for new president on Sunday.
Putin says will try to help Trump and North Korean leader resume talks.
Sri Lanka blasts: Prior warnings ignored by intelligence agency.
AFRICA
Eastern Libyan forces attack Tripoli airport for second night.
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed begins mediation talks in Sudan.
Mass protest under way in Liberia. Thousands protest price hikes, corruption in Liberia.
Thousands in Algeria rally for change after presidential poll scrapped.
Nigeria shuts private TV, radio close to opposition.
WHO: One in four DR Congo Ebola cases could be going undetected.
14 lions on the loose in S.Africa, with nowhere to go.
EUROPE
US attempt to push Huawei from global market is the first sign of looming tech war - Putin.
Putin stands by China, criticizes U.S., in trade, Huawei disputes.
Theresa May officially steps down as Tory leader.
Trump heads home to US after Europe visit.
Economic clouds gather over Germany.
Swiss government demands clarifications from the EU in treaty talks.
Sweden: Several injured after explosion at apartment buildings in Linkoping.
AMERICAS
Biden reverses stance on abortion funding amid Democratic backlash.
Trump could delay Mexico tariffs if talks go well, White House aide says.
'Dramatic' rise in African migrants arriving at US border.
Mexico sends 6,000 National Guardsmen to control migrants at Guatemalan border. Mexico tightens southern border security as another day passes with no tariff deal.
Venezuela exodus surpasses 4 million: UN.
Bolsonaro in Argentina: Brazilian president's first visit.
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearing set for next year. Huawei executive's extradition hearings set for 2020 in Vancouver.
Minnesota ex-policeman sentenced to more than 12 years for Australian woman's killing.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS plotted to send westerners to US through Mexico border: report.
Ex-Daesh fighter reveals terror plot to infiltrate US through Mexico.
Tunisian-German couple in court over 'ricin attack plot'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. gives Chinese imports more time before more tariffs hit.
French government derailed €33bn Fiat-Renault merger, says Italy.
Rihanna tops Forbes rich list thanks to Fenty make-up.
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