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Backlash grows against Trump's ban
US President Donald Trump's immigration curbs are being met with condemnation & protest. As as well as outrage from foreign leaders, local leaders, and some state governors have branded the… Audio
Trump: 'Our country needs strong borders'
Donald Trump is defending immigration curbs on Muslim-majority countries in the face of a growing international backlash and legal challenges within the United States.
UN agencies urge Trump to continue refugee protection
The UNHCR is calling on the US to continue offering asylum to those fleeing war and persecution, after its president ordered a four-month halt to new arrivals.
Trump orders suspension of US refugee programme
US President Donald Trump orders the suspension of all refugee admissions for four months, and halts Syrian refugees' entry indefinitely.
Facebook CEO drops legal bid to acquire Hawaiian land
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has dropped attempts to acquire small parcels of land called kuleana for his estate after criticism from locals.
Donald Trump vows to force Mexico to pay for wall
US President Donald Trump says he will put a 20 per cent tax on imports from Mexico if the country refuses to pay for a border wall. Video, Audio
Chicago to pay nearly $US5m for police misconduct cases
Shawn Whirl, who was tortured into confessing a murder, has been awarded $US4m ($NZ5.5m) in one of two major settlements in the US city.
Grave fears for impact Trump will have on Central American families
CNN Worldwide's Senior Latin American Affairs Editor, Rafael Romo, says Donald Trump's move to isolate Mexico and Central America will have a grave financial impact on the countries. Video, Audio
Trump to push ahead with Mexico wall & crack down on immigrants
US President Donald Trump is forging ahead on some of his most controversial promises, including restrictions on Muslim immigration. Audio
Govt brain fade on Thiel citizenship 'not credible' - Labour
Prime Minister Bill English says American billionaire Peter Thiel did not buy his way into New Zealand citizenship, but Labour wants proof. Audio
Trump signals review of 'black site' prisons
Draft documents show US President Donald Trump may order a review that could result in the return of a CIA programme which holds terrorism suspects in secret prisons. Video, Audio
US/Mexico wall 'will kill'
A 3000km long wall dividing the US and Mexico hasn't stopped illegal immigration, but made it more desperate and deadly, the founder of Border Angels says. A longer wall will kill, Enrique Morones… Video, Audio
Trump signs order for Mexico wall
New US President Donald Trump has authorised a "large physical barrier" on the US southern border. Audio
Netherlands government to counter Trump abortion funding ban
The Netherlands is to set up an international fund to support abortion services hit by US President Donald Trump's order to cut US foreign aid.
'Exceptional circumstances' behind Peter Thiel citizenship
Nathan Guy, who was the responsible minister at the time, says officials advised him to give the American billionaire citizenship.
Trump to restrict refugees, US media say
Donald Trump is expected to order a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for seven countries with Muslim populations, Reuters reports.
Trump stands by voter fraud claim, offers no evidence
President Donald Trump stands by his belief that millions of people voted illegally in the US election, the White House said, without offering any evidence to support the contention.
Wealthy Americans see NZ as apocalypse haven, New Yorker reports
An upsurge in the number of wealthy Americans seeking New Zealand property is being linked to fears of a political or natural disaster. Audio
Trump backs Dakota, Keystone XL oil pipelines
New US President Donald Trump has infuriated environmentalists by signing executive orders that support two controversial oil pipelines.
US comedy writer reportedly suspended over Barron Trump jibe
A writer for American comedy show Saturday Night Live has been suspended after a tweet mocking US President Donald Trump's son, US media reports say.
