President Donald Trump’s executive order banning citizens of seven countries to travel to the U.S. for 90 days is affecting a recent Clemson University grad, who has been barred from traveling back to the U.S. Nazanin Zinouri, a recent Clemson grad with a Ph.D. in industrial engineering, was shocked to find out that she cannot return after her vacation to see her family in Tehran, Iran. The data scientist, who works for an Upstate technology firm called Modjoul, has all the paper work and documents necessary to work and live in the United States.
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President Donald Trump bars all refugees from entering the United States for four months _ and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely _ declaring the ban necessary to prevent “radical Islamic terrorists” from… A federal judge in New York has issued an emergency order temporarily barring the U.S. from deporting people from nations subject to President Donald Trump’s travel ban President Donald Trump’s first conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office is sparking concern among European allies and fellow Republicans about the future of U.S. sanctions on Moscow.
The Latest: Trump says refugee crackdown ‘not a Muslim ban’
President Donald Trump bars all refugees from entering the United States for four months _ and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely _ declaring the ban necessary to prevent “radical Islamic terrorists” from… Confusion, worry and outrage are growing as President Donald Trump’s crackdown on refugees and citizens from seven majority-Muslim country takes effect President Donald Trump’s first conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office is sparking concern among European allies and fellow Republicans about the future of U.S. sanctions on Moscow.
Serena Williams wins record 23rd Grand Slam title with victory over Venus in Australian Open final
The Latest on Saturday from the Australian Open : 10:10 p.m. After playing each other for the Australian Open title, Serena and… MELBOURNE, Australia – Serena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, and her sister was right there on court to give her a congratulatory hug. The all-Williams final &mdash… CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy – Lindsey Vonn has crashed for the second straight day, and once again appears to have avoided serious injury.
Draisaitl showing that McDavid isn’t the only Oilers star on the rise
Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl celebrates a goal against the Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson during extra time NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Draisaitl couldn’t get enough of the National Hockey League when he first came to North America.
Watchdog group: Corruption worsens under populist leaders
People who turn to populist politicians promising to upset the status quo and end corruption may only be feeding the problem, an anti-corruption watchdog group warned Wednesday.
China boycotts Japan hotel chain over massacre denials
DECEMBER 12: General view of the monument commemorating victims who died in the Nanjing Massacre of1937; during rehearsals for a ceremony due to take place to mark the 70th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre, at the ‘Memorial Hall for Compatriot Victims of the Japanese Military’s Nanking Massacre’ on December 12, 2007 in Nanjing of Jiangsu Province, China. Japanese troops occupied the former captial city of Nanjing on December 13, 1937 and launched a six-week long massacre of over 300,000 Chinese soldiers and civilians.
.com | Terror-accused twins back in court
Terror-accused twins Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie are expected back in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. The twins were arrested in July during raids in Newclare and Azaadville on the West Rand.
Pedophilia claims span three regions
An 88-year-old man before the court over child sex crimes allegedly abused boys across Tasmania in the 1980s. The man, who the court has not named, is charged with two counts of maintaining a sexual relationship with a child and one count of indecent assault.
New Zealand government orders building repairs due to quake risks
A fashion store displays a notice of closure in Wellington, December 10, 2016 following an earthquake which hit New Zealand. FILE PHOTO – Local residents Chris and Viv Young look at damage caused by an earthquake along State Highway One near the town of Ward, south of Blenheim on New Zealand’s South Island, November 14, 2016.
Krauthammer’s Take: Obama’s Cash to Palestinians – Was a Final Slap at Israel’ NR Staff 4 hours ago
Charles Krauthammer lambasted the outgoing Obama administration for feeding money to anti-Semitic groups through an “aid” package that will be used for propaganda, and he also offered his thoughts on Israel’s political interests regarding the proposed U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem: I think that was a final slap at Israel by Obama on the way out the door. It doesn’t compare with abandoning Israel at the United Nations on the vote at the Security Council a week before.
Gambia: ECOWAS Troops To Remain For 6 Months
The ECOWAS Commission has said its coalition force in The Gambia would remain for the next six months, as requested by President Adama Barrow. Marcel de Souza said this while briefing members of the diplomatic corps and partner organisations on the political situation in The Gambia in Abuja.
Sarawak Cabinet Ministers Take Pledge To Be Corruption Free
Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg today led nine state cabinet ministers and 18 assistant ministers in taking and signing the pledge to be free of corruption. Among those present at the pledge-taking ceremony were Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner, Datuk Dzulkifli Ahmad and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Paul Low Seng Kwan.