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U.S. tariff threat backs Mexican president into corner, facing Trump

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to slap punitive tariffs on all Mexican trade if Mexico does not stop illegal immigration has punched a gaping hole in his Mexican counterpart’s hands-off approach to diplomacy, with potentially ruinous consequences. Mexico could face a severe economic shock if Trump makes good on a pledge […]

Mexico, U.S. business groups urge Trump to back down on tariff threat

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s president and the top U.S. business lobbying group called on President Donald Trump to back down from a threat to impose punitive tariffs on Mexican imports, in a dispute over migration that could shock Mexico’s economy. Trump said he will introduce the tariffs on June 10 if Mexico does not […]

Kosovo raids spark anger, division in Mitrovica

Serbs feel targeted by authorities in the northern city, where a river separates them from ethnic Albanians. Mitrovica, Kosovo – Just north of the bridge over the Iber river that splits the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica in northern Kosovo, life seems normal. Locals mill around the outdoor cafes lining the pedestrian street, drinking coffee […]

Edmonton declares fire ban amid hot, dry weather conditions

A fire ban was declared in Edmonton on Friday morning amid hot and dry weather conditions in the city. The ban means open burning, fireworks, backyard fire pits, cooking stoves and barbecues that use fuels such as wood and briquettes are not allowed. Propane and gas barbecues can still be used during the ban. The […]

WFPS urges Winnipeggers to use caution after two large grass fires

Thursday was the hottest day in Winnipeg since last summer – and it was even hotter for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS). Firefighters were kept busy battling two large grass fires throughout the day. The first, in Charleswood, broke out near Municipal Road and Rannock Avenue shortly after 1:30 in the afternoon. Crews had […]

Ryanair passengers filmed chanting ‘racist slurs’ on flight to Majorca

The footage shows a group of men appearing to shout “du Zigeuner” – a slur used against gypsies during the Holocaust. They then start chanting and one man can be seen raising his arms in the air as he sings. It was taken on a three-hour flight from Berlin Schoenefeld to the Majorcan town of […]

Car bomb targets U.S. convoy in Afghan capital, several casualties

KABUL (Reuters) – A car bomb targeting a U.S. convoy exploded in the Afghan capital on Friday, wounding four U.S. service members and causing a number of other casualties, officials said, in the second attack in the city in two days. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast, which came a day after the Islamic […]