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Coalition airstrike in W. Iraq kills 18 Daesh militants: US-led coalition strikes Daesh concentration in Anbar province, Iraqi army commander tells Anadolu Agency

Ten civilians killed in Baghdad car bomb: Separately, a car bomb explosion targeted a vehicle of Iraqi security forces in the central city of Ramadi in Iraq’s Anbar Province on Wednesday, killing four personnel and injuring five others.

Iraqi troops torture and execute three ISIS fighters in a sickening video : The original video goes on to show the man being shot at point black range by a soldier who continues to fire and stamp on his head after he is dead.

1 Turkish soldier killed, 5 wounded in Daesh attack in Syria's al-Bab; A Turkish soldier was killed and five others were wounded in clashes with the Daesh terrorist group in Kabr al-Mukri region of northern Syria's al-Bab, the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) said on Wednesday.

Turkey will not hand over al-Bab to Syrian government forces: deputy PM: Syrian rebels, backed by Turkish special forces, tanks and warplanes, have been besieging al-Bab since December.

Syrian army, allies push back ISIS near Aleppo: activists: Syrian government forces and their allies drove ISIS militants out of several villages northeast of Aleppo between Tuesday and Wednesday, opposition-aligned activists said, bringing them closer to territory held by Turkish-backed rebels.

Russia, Turkey and Iran agree system to monitor Syria ceasefire: Syrian rebels said they were unhappy with the deal, and blamed Turkey for giving too much ground to Iran

Astana sponsors say no military solution to Syria crisis: The agreement signed by Iran, Turkey and Russia states the war can only be resolved through a political process buttressed by a ceasefire, reduction in violence and more direct talks.

Free Syrian Army faction crushed as former al-Qaeda affiliate turns on allies: Al-Qaeda's former affiliate in Syria has taken over northwestern areas of the country after effectively crushing a faction of the Free Syrian Army, two FSA officials said on Wednesday.

Why Did Tulsi Gabbard Travel To Syria After Meeting Trump? syrian army; She is now one of America’s most effective diplomats who can translate these kinds of experiences into legislative tinder to squelch the machinations of traitors and Saudi stooges like John McCain.

Trump government to 'review' Obama's $220m payout for Gaza; The US State Department is reviewing a decision made in the final hours of former president Barack Obama's administration to release $220m to help Palestinians rebuild the war-scarred Gaza strip.

Torture, Israeli-style - as described by the interrogators themselves: Slaps were the first method that N. listed. He said the force used is moderate, but the goal is to hurt sensitive organs like the nose, ears, brow and lips.

Israel’s shadowy role in Guatemala’s dirty war: The crimes committed by the Guatemalan state were carried out with foreign – particularly US – assistance. One key party to these crimes has so far eluded any mention inside the courts: Israel.

Afghan forces kill over 36 ISIS militants, 20 injured: In an operation targeting the dreaded terrorist group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the Afghan forces have killed at least 36 terrorists and injured about 20 in southern Zabul Province, Khaama Press reported.

Somalia: Al-Shabab attack at Mogadishu hotel 'kills 28': Al-Shabab attackers fight their way into a popular hotel in central Mogadishu after ramming a car bomb into its gate.

Libyan forces claim control of long-besieged Benghazi district: East Libyan forces said on Wednesday they had taken complete control of a long contested district in Benghazi after dozens of families and captives trapped by fighting left the area.

Russia's secret plan to back Haftar in Libya: Renegade general will receive armoured vehicles, ammunition and surveillance equipment from Moscow, Algerian sources tell MEE

Libya prime minister to hold talks with Haftar: Al Sarraj said the meeting would be “face to face, without mediation” but warned that the two sides remained far apart

NATO deploys troops from Germany, Belgium to Lithuania: NATO decided to station a multinational battalion in each of the three Baltic countries in response to Russia's "intervention" in Ukraine. Canada is set to lead a multi-national battalion in Latvia and Britain will send troops to Estonia.

Moscow has ‘no naive expectations’ about resetting ties with US – Lavrov: Russia does not have any “illusions” or “naive expectations” regarding a reset in the relationship with Washington under the new US administration, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

German anti-immigrant party calls for end to fundamental right to asylum: The leader of the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) has called for the right to asylum that is enshrined in the country's constitution to be replaced by a non-binding right granted by grace.

The Netherlands Pushes Back on Trump’s Abortion Gag Rule; Dutch minister proposes an international fund to replace Trump’s global ban on reproductive health care funding, saying “we must not let this happen.”

Report cites growing corruption, sees link with rising populism: President Donald Trump and French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen regularly drew links between a "corrupt elite" and the marginalization of working people. But anti-establishment parties generally failed to address corruption once in office, the group said.

China warns Donald Trump via US media to stay out of South China Sea dispute; China has sent its strongest message yet to US President Donald Trump that it will not back down on its claims in the South China Sea.

Trump expected to order temporary ban on refugees: Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders starting on Wednesday that include a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens of Syria and six other Middle Eastern and African countries.

Challenging A Muslim Ban: Our nation’s legal precedent in cases asserting plenary power paints a grim future for the likelihood that constitutional challenges to a potential ban or registry will succeed.

President Donald Trump is bombing four of the seven countries from where he's restricting immigration: Countries subject to the temporary visa restrictions are said to be Iraq, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Iran, Sudan and Somalia.

President Trump: Construction of Border Wall Will Begin in 'Months': During the interview, which took place at the White House this morning, Trump said that Mexico would pay the U.S. back "100 percent."

Latin America leaders condemn Trump's Mexico wall at CELAC summit: Heads of state gathered at annual CELAC Latin America summit discuss ways to confront new regional reality.

Mexican Avocados Turned Away at US Border; Five trucks carrying a shipment of 100 tons of avocados from the state of Jalisco, Mexico were halted last Wednesday at the Mexican-U.S. border, by order of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Texas Governor’s office to cut funding for Travis County after immigration policy change: Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez announced she would be scaling back her department’s cooperation with federal immigration agents, Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted that his office will cut funding “for Travis County adopting sanctuary policies.”

Trump Draft Order Seeks Review on Terror Interrogations: Trump is considering a major review of America's methods for interrogating terror suspects and the possible reopening of CIA-run "black site" prisons outside the United States

Trump team compiles infrastructure priority list : The preliminary list, provided to the National Governor’s Association by the Trump transition team, offers a first glimpse at which projects around the country might get funding

Thousands Take to the Streets Across the Country to Oppose the Dakota Access and Keystone Pipelines: Real News speaks to indigenous leaders and environmentalists who gathered in Washington, DC to oppose Trump's decision to revive two massive pipelines

Two journalists covering inauguration protests face felony riot charges: Evan Engel and Alex Rubinstein face up to 10 years in prison and $25,000 fine. Reporters were on assignment for Vocativ and RT America.

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13 Daesh terrorists killed, 107 targets hit by Turkish military: According to a statement released by the military, shelling by Turkish troops destroyed terrorist hideouts, defense positions, command control centers, weapons and vehicles.

Russian bombers hit IS targets in eastern Syria: The Defense Ministry said that six Tu-22M3 bombers flew from their base in Russia to strike IS facilities in the province of Deir el-Zour on Tuesday.

Syrian rebels battle jihadists in northern Syria: Heavy fighting erupted in northwestern Syria on Tuesday between a powerful jihadist organization and more moderate rebel groups, threatening to further weaken the opposition to President Bashar al-Assad

Sponsors of Syria talks in Astana strike deal to protect fragile ceasefire: Russia, Turkey and Iran to set up trilateral commission to monitor breaches of ceasefire that came into effect last month.

Donald Trump ‘open to working with Moscow’ to fight Isis in Syria: The announcement comes the same day that the Russian Defence Ministry said that a coordinated strike against Isis targets near al-Bab in northern Syria had already taken place

Iraq; 14 killed in eastern Mosul shelling, : Fourteen civilians were killed and 13 others were injured on Tuesday when Islamic State militants bombarded residential areas in eastern Mosul recently recaptured by government forces.

Islamic State recovers 30 members’ bodies from Tigris River: Islamic State group recovered the bodies of 30 members belonging to the group, who were killed by a coalition air strike few days ago, from the Tigris River in western Mosul, Alsumaria reported on Tuesday.

Iraq PM orders probe into abuses reported in Mosul battle: A recording circulated on social media and on the Qatar-based Al Jazeera network on Saturday perpetrating to show police officers summarily executing three unarmed men in a district of Mosul retaken from Islamic State.

Iraqi soldiers abuse children near Mosul: Video - More footage has been leaked on social media showing Iraqi soldiers beating and humiliating children who have been attempting to flee the violence caused by the ongoing operation against Mosul.

Iraq army denies taking east Mosul from ISIL: Army retracts earlier announcement that its troops have retaken all of eastern Mosul from ISIL rebels.

PM Abadi says Iraq's oil is for Iraqis, in reaction to Trump: "I've got assurances from President Trump that the assistance to Iraqi will continue and that it will also increase," Abadi told a news conference in Baghdad.

Yemen: Nearly 70 killed by air strikes by Saudi-led coalition; Air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition and fighting near the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait killed at least 52 fighters among Shiite Huthi rebels and allied troops loyal to ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh, the sources said.

Plan approved for 2,500 new illegal, squatter homes in occupied West Bank: The largest recent settlement building plan announced by Israel, which came as the country feels emboldened by US President Donald Trump, who is not critical of illegal settlement activity, as opposed to his predecessor Barack Obama.

Louis Theroux: The Ultra Zionists: Video documentary

Israeli "Defense" Minister : 'In the next conflict—we will not stop until a white flag is raised'; "I advise the Europeans, Americans and Russians to first of all steer clear of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

US embassy move to Jerusalem a declaration of war: Muqtada al-Sadr: Iraqi cleric and leader of powerful militia calls for 'special division' to liberate Jerusalem if Donald Trump goes through with plan

Tzipi Livni cancels Brussels trip amid threat of arrest: Israels Ex-foreign minister cancels Brussels visit after prosecutors said they would question her over war crimes allegations.

In case you missed it: Jews DO Control The Media: Op-Ed: Let’s be honest with ourselves, here, fellow Jews. We do control the media.

Al-Shabaab fighting kills 5 in Somalia: At least five people including three soldiers were killed Monday in heavy fighting between the Somali army and heavily armed militia belonging to al-Shabaab, officials said.

Afghanistan: Almost 80 Daesh And Al-Qaeda Insurgents Killed In Zabul: Zabul officials said on Tuesday that almost 80 Daesh and Al-Qaeda insurgents were killed in foreign troops airstrikes in the province in the past four days.

Kidnapped Afghan policemen kill 5 alleged Taliban militants in Baghlan: Two Afghan policemen have broken a Taliban cell in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan, leaving at least 5 militants dead.

Taliban to Trump: Pull out troops or face 'shameful defeat': In an open letter to Trump published on one of its official webpages, the group said nothing has been achieved in 15 years of occupation except bloodshed and destruction.

Indian troops kill 3 as fresh violence erupts in Kashmir: "In the ensuing gunfight two militants were killed,” said Ismael, using a reference to people infiltrating the area from Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Beijing urges US to exercise caution when dealing with South China Sea issue: “We urge the US side to respect the reality, to be cautious in its remarks and actions, so as to avoid undermining the peace and stability in the region,” she said.

China calls for ban on nuclear weapons; urges leadership at UN treaty negotiations: Massive reinvestments in nuclear warheads, delivery systems, and infrastructure are dangerous and contradictory to the goal of a world without nuclear weapons.

Turnbull: Potential for China to join TPP after US exit: Australian PM opens door to Beijing amid efforts to recast Trans-Pacific Partnership without the United States.

Chinese court sentences former senior official to life term for graft: A Chinese court Monday sentenced a former top official to life in prison for corruption involving millions of dollars, the latest high-profile conviction in President Xi Jinping's crackdown on graft.

Demonizing Russia?: Russia is targeting French, Dutch and German elections with fake news, EU task force warns: Russia is seeking to influence the outcome of several key elections in European countries this year with fake news, a special task force set up by the European Union has warned.

Supreme Court's Brexit ruling - : The Brexit Secretary faces MPs after the country's top judges rule against the Government over the triggering of Article 50.

Spanish bankers sent to jail in landmark ruling; A Spanish court has jailed five former executives who got millions in severance pay from a struggling bank that later had to be nationalised, a first in a country still reeling from banking bailouts.

Brazil Invites US to Use Amazon Military Base: Defense Minister Raul Jungmann made the announcement following a meeting with U.S. officials at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil in the national capital of Brasilia.

Mexico - Gas price protests are still drawing crowds: An estimated 50,000 marched yesterday in Guadalajara; US border crossings disrupted

Minister: Mexico May Leave NAFTA if Renegotiation Unfavorable : "There could be no other option. Go for something that is less than what we already have? It would not make sense to stay," Guajardo said

Mexico Will Push US for Orderly Repatriation of Migrants: Mexican Presiden said Monday that he will ask that any expulsion of Mexican migrants from the United States take place in an orderly, coordinated manner.

White House begins with English-only website as Team Trump breaks with Obama by nixing all Spanish-language content: 'We have to have assimilation to have a country,' Trump added. 'We have to have assimilation. ... This is a country where we speak English, not Spanish.'

More Californians dreaming of a country without Trump: poll: One in every three California residents supports the most populous U.S. state's peaceful withdrawal from the union, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll

Only Republicans Support Rex Tillerson Secretary of State Bid: Tillerson has already pledged to review or reverse former President Barack Obama's concessions on Cuba and implement regime change in Venezuela.

14 Senate Democrats Fall in Line Behind Trump CIA Pick Who Left Door Open to Torture: Pompeo is a far-right Kansas Republican who has in the past defended CIA officials who engaged in torture, calling them “patriots.”

Trump plans to keep Comey as FBI director -source: Comey, a Republican, drew furious criticism from Democrats for announcing just 11 days before the Nov. 8 election that the FBI was looking at additional emails related to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's use of a private server.

Trump's tea party budget chief on collision course with GOP hawks: “The battle lines are drawn," said Mackenzie Eaglen, a defense analyst at the American Enterprise Institute. “No one should underestimate the deep ideological, commitment Mulvaney has to cutting defense.”

How to Freeze the Pentagon: News analysis: The endless military-spending hikes since 9/11 cannot continue.

Toyota Adding 400 Indiana Jobs in $600 Million Answer to Trump: Toyota Motor Corp. will invest $600 million and add 400 jobs at an assembly plant in Princeton, Indiana, weeks after Donald Trump criticized Japan’s largest automaker for its plan to open a plant in Mexico.

Trump urges GM, Ford and Chrysler to keep jobs in the United States: On Tuesday, President Donald Trump met with the top three U.S. automakers at the White House and urged them to keep jobs and production in the United States.

Trump orders EPA media blackout; Agriculture Department research service bans release of new info to public: The Trump administration has instituted what it described as a temporary media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants.

Why The Keystone Pipeline Will Actually RAISE Gas Prices In the U.S.: Big Oil Is Gaming the System to Raise Domestic U.S. Prices.

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Nearly 70 killed in fresh Yemen fighting: Air raids by a Saudi-led coalition and fighting killed at least 52 fighters among Shiite Huthi rebels and allied troops loyal to ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh, the sources said. Fourteen members of pro-government forces were also killed.

Trumps first US drone strike kills 3 alleged al-Qaida in Yemen: Suspected U.S. drone strikes have killed three alleged al-Qaida operatives in Yemen's southwestern Bayda province, the first such killings reported in the country since Donald Trump assumed the U.S. presidency Friday.

Yemen army claims control of port city of Mokha: The Yemeni army said it has taken full control of Mokha, a port city southwest of the capital Sanaa, that had been taken by Houthi rebels in November 2014.

Turkish Forces Kill 65 Daesh Militants: The Turkish armed forces have eliminated 65 Daesh militants over the past 24 hours as part of the Euphrates Shield operation in northern Syria, the Turkish General Staff said Monday.

Syrian Army nears Turkey-backed rebels in new advance: The Syrian Army and its allies on Sunday drove ISIS from several villages east of Aleppo, a military media unit run by Hezbollah and pro-opposition war monitor reported, bringing them closer to territory held by Turkey-backed rebels.

Syria : War of words as peace talks open in Astana: The Syrian government's lead negotiator has denounced what he called his rebel counterpart's "provocative" comments at the start of peace talks in Astana.

US under Trump won't send a delegation to Syria talks: The Trump administration has decided against sending a U.S. delegation to Kazakhstan for talks on the war in Syria, despite receiving a formal invitation from the Kazakh government with the backing of Russia and Turkey

Here’s how and why the US has been helping ISIS take Deir El-Zour; The US has been materially helping ISIS capture the strategic eastern Syrian town of Deir El-Zour because it is a vital link binding together the territories of the Middle East's Axis of Resistance.

Dozens of IS leaders flee toward Syria: “Dozens of vehicles belonging to the Islamic State, carrying leaders and their families, were seen while withdrawing from eastern Mosul toward the Syrian territories,” pointing out that, “The liberation battles of eastern Mosul finished.”

Iraq executes 31 convicts in Speicher Camp massacre: Iraqi judicial authorities executed on Monday 31 convicts linked to a massacre carried out by the Islamic State that left 1700 Iraqi air force cadets dead in 2014.

Mortar shelling kills, wounds 8 civilians in western Mosul; “A civilian was killed, while seven others were wounded by mortar shells in the the old industrial area and al-Zera’i neighborhood in western Mosul.”

Iraqi forces take complete control of eastern Mosul: defense ministry; Iraqi forces have captured all of eastern Mosul, dislodging Islamic State militants from the last pocket they held east of Tigris river, the defense ministry said on Monday.

Suicide bombers blow themselves up in Saudi Arabia: Security forces engaged 'terrorists' in a firefight with suspects who later detonated explosives in the city of Jeddah.

Israel approves permits for 566 illegal squatter homes: Building plan in occupied East Jerusalem approved by local council after being held up until Donald Trump took office in the US.

Israel lifts restrictions on building more homes in occupied East Jerusalem: "We can build where we want and as much as we want," the statement quoted Netanyahu as saying, adding that he also intended to allow the start of building in the West Bank.

1,000s of Israeli Arabs protest against housing demolitions & killing of Bedouin teacher: Several protesters were injured after police deployed stun grenades against the crowd, Haaretz newspaper reported.

Donald Trump ‘to announce US embassy will move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Monday': The White House will on Monday announce that the US embassy in Israel is to move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, according to an unconfirmed report by an Israeli news outlet.

Mattis and Iran; Op-Ed: Mattis’ record at Centcom would be less of a concern if he weren’t joining an administration that is already overflowing with vocal Iran hawks.

Three Malian soldiers killed in landmine blast: Three Malian soldiers died Sunday and a fourth was seriously injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in the troubled north, the army said.

Nigeria botched air strike may have killed up to 236 people: As many as 236 people may have been killed in the botched Nigerian air strike against Boko Haram that hit a camp for civilians displaced by the unrest, a local official told AFP

The Gambia: Ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh 'plundered coffers': Exiled former leader accused of 'stealing' state funds as regional troops prepare to secure arrival of President Barrow.

25 killed in Pakistan blast: At least 25 people including two children were killed and more than 50 others injured when a strong bomb blast hit a fruit and vegetable market in northwest Pakistan on Saturday morning, local administrator said.

Air strikes kill 21 ISIS loyalists in Afghanistan's Zabul province

13 Marine Aircraft to Deploy to Australia: The Marine Corps this spring is sending its largest aircraft element to date, all out of Hawaii -- to the next $25 million rotation of Marines to northern Australia as the Corps continues to redistribute its forces around the Pacific.

A police officer has been shot and wounded in north Belfast, police said: The Police Federation which represents rank and file officers said it was a terrorist shooting and added that their thoughts were with the officer and his family.

Donald Trump BATTERS Brussels with order to STOP EU Army plans or lose US Nato support: Despite comments by President Trump calling Nato “obsolete”, new US defence secretary Gen James Mattis affirmed America’s commitment to the Alliance – and reinforced concerns against Russia.

Republican lawmakers sponsor bill to ‘terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations’: A bill co-sponsored by about half a dozen Republicans would force the United States to quit its membership in the United Nations.

Swedish politician resigns after suggesting someone should ‘shoot’ Trump; “I believed that Donald Trump would calm down after he became the president [of the US]. But how wrong I was! He exceeded my worst fears! Could anyone shoot him?”

UK government covered up 'disastrous failure' in nuclear missile test: report: The British government covered up a failed test of a nuclear missile system last year, just weeks before lawmakers voted to renew it, "The Sunday Times" newspaper alleged on Sunday.

Dutch PM Rutte: 'If you don't like it here, then leave': "If you live in a country where you get so annoyed with how we deal each other, you have a choice. Get out! You don't have to be here!"

Pope Francis warns against populism, citing Hitler: Declining to directly pass judgement on US President Trump, the pope condemned border walls being built.

Rex Tillerson Already Talking Regime Change in Venezuela: The new U.S. administration of Donald Trump has made it public that it will seek a regime change policy in Venezuela disguised in “transition to democracy” rhetoric, the country’s potential new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in an interview this week.

Protesters Take Control of Mexican Border Crossing With US: Protests closed southbound traffic for hours at the San Diego-Tijuana San Ysidro port of entry, the busiest crossing along the 2,000-mile border, and halted southbound traffic at one of two crossings in Nogales, Arizona.

March turns into confrontation in Tijuana: Video

Millions of Americans live in Mexico. Can we continue to coexist? ; With nearly two million Americans living among us, Mexico is the country with the largest community of US citizens living outside the United States

Authorities Resume Repression at Standing Rock, Target Media: Standing Rock demonstrators against the Dakota Access pipeline and journalists covering the resistance are once again facing violence from security agencies emboldened by the North Dakota state legislature's attempts at criminalizing dissent.

Donald Trump protests attract millions across US and world: Larger numbers of demonstrators than expected turned out for more than 600 rallies worldwide.

Anti-trump protesters all over the world : 1 Minute Video

Women protesters swarm streets across U.S.: Hundreds of thousands of women, many with husbands, boyfriends and children in tow, filled the streets of several major U.S. cities on Saturday to protests against President Donald Trump the day after his inauguration.

Ex-WSJ Reporter Finds George Soros Has Ties To More Than 50 "Partners" Of The Women’s March: What is the link between one of Hillary Clinton’s largest donors and the Women’s March? Her answer: "as it turns out, it’s quite significant."

Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Others Rip Trump Speech in Front of Memorial; "Former CIA Director Brennan is deeply saddened and angered at Donald Trump's despicable display of self-aggrandizement in front of CIA's Memorial Wall of Agency heroes,"

The CIA aren't happy about Donald Trump's first speech at their headquarters: During his speech, the president addressed his hostility towards the media, calling them the “most dishonest human beings”, and tried to brush aside any notion of animosity between him and the intelligence agencies:

Trump places hiring freeze on some federal workers: Also cuts off funding for international groups that perform abortions

Trump to 'massively' cut taxes and regulation: He pledged to lower corporate taxes to 15% or 20% from the current 35% and lift regulations by up to 75%.

President Trump To Immediately Withdraw U.S. From Trans-Pacific Partnership: The president will in the meantime reportedly begin to work on overhauling former President Bill Clinton’s North American Free Trade Agreement.

Sanders praises Trump for nixing TPP, delighted to work with him on pro-worker policies: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), who campaigned hard against the Trans-Pacific Partnership in last year’s Democratic presidential primaries, praised President Trump for an executive order to officially pull the United States out of the deal.

Mexico set to 'mirror' policy on any U.S. trade tax change: minister: Mexico's economy minister said his country was ready to renegotiate trade rules with the United States and that any change in U.S. tax policy that affected imports would have to be countered with a "mirror action" in Mexico.

Mexico's president to meet with Trump amid populist pressure at home: Enrique Pena Nieto and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet at the end of this month to discuss trade, immigration and security issues, as the Latin American leader faces increased populist pressure at home.

Foxconn CEO says investment for display plant in U.S. would exceed $7 billion; Foxconn's proposal to build a display plant, which would be planned with its Sharp Corp unit, depend on many factors, such as investment conditions, that would have to be negotiated at the U.S. state and federal levels

Trump Administration Suspends Insurance Cut for Risky Mortgages: Move effectively ends attempt by Obama administration to lower costs for certain mortgage borrowers.