Emboldened by Trump, Israel Approves a Wave of West Bank Settlement Expansion

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Emboldened by Trump, Israel Approves a Wave of West Bank Settlement Expansion

New York Times
Construction in the West Bank settlement of Ma’ale Adumim on Sunday. The Israeli government is showing signs that it is increasingly willing to disregard international condemnation of its settlements.

Trump to direct federal resources toward building a border wall on Wednesday

CNN
Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump will take executive action Wednesday directing federal resources toward building a border wall, a White House official confirmed to CNN.

State Department reviewing Obama admin’s last-minute decision to send Palestinians $221M

Fox News
The State Department announced Tuesday that it will review the last-minute decision by former Secretary of State John Kerry to send $221 million to the Palestinians late last week over the objections of congressional Republicans.

Trump believes millions voted illegally, WH says — but provides no proof

CNN
Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump believes millions of votes were cast illegally in last year’s election, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Tuesday, but he wouldn’t provide any concrete evidence for the claim, which has long been …

Corruption Report: Turning to Populist Leaders May Make Things Worse

Voice of America
FILE – Boats are anchored in the Nyhavn district of Copenhagen, Denmark, Dec. 5, 2009. Global watchdog Transparency International said Wednesday its latest annual Corruption Perceptions Index report Denmark and New Zealand performed best in 2016, …

At least 7 killed in Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel

Yahoo News
Mogadishu (AFP) – At least seven people were killed after two car bombs exploded outside a popular Mogadishu hotel Wednesday, and gunmen forced their way inside the building and opened fire, police said.

Modi, Trump share ‘warm’ phone conversation

Yahoo News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged Wednesday to work closely with Donald Trump after the new US president invited him to Washington, looking to ensure an upturn in ties survives a change at the White House.

#FreeMelania internet campaign portrays first lady as sad, trapped

Chron.com
It’s been four days since Donald Trump was sworn in as president, and the internet can’t stop talking about how sad first lady Melania Trump looked during Inauguration Day, going as far as to create a “#FreeMelania” campaign on Twitter.

Brexit heads to parliament — what happens next?

MarketWatch
The U.K.’s exit from the EU is being led by British Prime Minister Theresa May (center) and Brexit minister David Davis (far left).

Trump’s Anti-Abortion Rule Is Broader Than Anyone Expected

BuzzFeed News
Anti-Trump demonstrators protest at abortion rights rally in Chicago on Jan. 15, 2017. Kamil Krzaczynski / Reuters. ID: 10392879. Donald Trump’s signing of the anti-abortion ruling on Monday could put billions of dollars in US aid funding at risk – 14

Mexico’s Potential Weapons if Trump Declares War on Nafta

New York Times
Workers on an auto parts production line in the Bosch factory this month in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. President Trump has threatened to impose a 35 percent tariff against Mexico.

Trade trumps national security in Trump’s worldview. That’s really bad news for China.

Washington Post
By cozying up to Russia, and in his disdain for NATO, President Trump appears to have flipped decades of U.S. foreign policy thinking on its head.

What Does The World Think Of Donald Trump? ‘Buffoon,’ ‘Vulture,’ ‘Orange Prince Of American Self-Publicity’

International Business Times
When it comes to international diplomacy, President Donald Trump is not known for discreet language. “We can’t continue to allow China to rape our country, and that’s what they’re doing,” he told a rally in Indiana.

Russia to Decriminalize Some Forms of Domestic Violence

New York Times
MOSCOW – The Russian parliament on Wednesday passed the second reading of a controversial bill to decriminalize some forms of domestic violence.

Nikki Haley easily confirmed as UN ambassador

CNN
Washington (CNN) The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations, making her the fourth member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to be approved even as Republicans and Democrats battle angrily over the pace …

Hotel director called for help hours before Italian avalanche

CNN
(CNN) With 14 people now dead after an avalanche wrecked an Italian hotel, news reports emerged that its director urgently called for assistance just hours before disaster struck last week.

While Trump stresses military, Asian allies seek trade, too

Washington Post
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s “peace through strength” could mean more U.S. military power in Asia, reassuring allies about America’s resolve to counter China.

Mattis to reaffirm US alliances on trip to South Korea and Japan

Financial Times
US defence secretary James Mattis is set to visit South Korea and Japan next month, using his first official overseas trip to reaffirm America’s support for its Asian allies.

Report: British ‘errant missile’ headed toward US instead of Africa

AZCentral.com
The British government is being accused of concealing the failure of an unarmed ballistic missile launch ahead of a debate in Parliament over whether to refurbish the country’s aging Trident nuclear launching system.

Gambia’s new government mired in controversy

Yahoo News
Banjul (Gambia) (AFP) – Gambian President Adama Barrow’s administration faced a backlash Tuesday after admitting its new vice-president may be constitutionally barred from serving and confirming ex-leader Yahya Jammeh will be permitted to keep a fleet …

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