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In setback for Trump, judges reject travel ban

In setback for Trump, judges reject travel ban

Published 10/02/2017

Iranian citizen and U.S green card holder Cyrus Khosravi (L) greets his brother, Hamidreza Khosravi (C), and niece, Dena Khosravi (R), 2, after they were detained for additional screening following their arrival to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to visit Cyrus, during a pause in U.S. President Donald Trump's travel ban in SeaTac, Washington, U.S. February 6, 2017. REUTERS/David Ryder

President Donald Trump suffered a legal blow on Thursday when a federal appeals court refused to reinstate his executive order temporarily banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

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Trump, reacting to U.S. appeals court ruling, tweets: “SEE YOU IN COURT”

Trump, reacting to U.S. appeals court ruling, tweets: “SEE YOU IN COURT”

Published 10/02/2017

U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted "SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" shortly after a U.S. federal appeals court on Thursday unanimously upheld a temporary suspension of his order that restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.

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Trump say appeals court decision on travel ban was `political`

Trump say appeals court decision on travel ban was `political`

Published 10/02/2017

President Donald Trump on Thursday called the appellate court ruling that upheld the suspension of his order restricting travel from seven Muslim-majority countries a "political decision," and vowed his administration would ultimately prevail.

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Why go back to junk food diet for retirement investors?

Why go back to junk food diet for retirement investors?

Published 09/02/2017

Let’s hear it for unhealthy retirement advice!

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German right-wingers angry about Syria monument in Dresden

German right-wingers angry about Syria monument in Dresden

Published 08/02/2017

Syrian artist Manaf Halbouni stands next to his art instalation 'Monument' made from three passenger busses near to the 'Frauenkirche' church in Dresden, Germany February 8, 2017. REUTERS/Matthias Schumann

Right-wing activists in the eastern German city of Dresden have protested against a work by a Syrian artist designed to show solidarity with the people of Aleppo, saying it belittles the memory of the city's own bombing in World War Two.

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China girlfriend rental app gets leg up from Lunar New Year demand

China girlfriend rental app gets leg up from Lunar New Year demand

Published 26/01/2017

A page of a date-hiring app 'Hire Me Plz', which says 'rent now for 999 yuan an hour', is shown in this picture illustration in Beijing, China, January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/Illustration

As millions in China head home to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday with their families, 24-year-old Luoluo is busy answering messages on a mobile app from desperate men looking to hire an instant girlfriend whom they can present to mom and dad.

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