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A History Of When The U.S. Chose Immigrants By Their Country Of Origin

7:51am January 13, 2018

by Tom Gjelten

President Trump's suggestion that some countries produce more desirable immigrants than others echoes thinking popular nearly 100 years ago, when visas were allocated on the basis of national origin.

The Forgotten Needs Of Refugees From Hurricane Irma

7:00am January 13, 2018

by Abraar Karan

Finding a place to live is just the start. A doctor shares his experiences with two hurricane refugees.

President Trump speaks during a news conference with Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway at the White House on Wednesday. The two leaders participated in a meeting before taking questions from the media.

'Rapists,' 'Huts': Trump's Racist Dog Whistles Aren't New

6:30am January 13, 2018

by Karen Grigsby Bates

On Thursday, President Trump described Haiti and most of Africa with a vulgar term. Here's why that shouldn't surprise you.

Norwegian immigrants on their way to America on the SS Hero in 1870.

Trump Wishes We Had More Immigrants From Norway. Turns Out We Once Did

9:00pm January 12, 2018

by Nurith Aizenman

Back in the 19th century, Norwegians began coming to the United States in droves. And they were among the poorest of the poor.

John Feeley, soon after his appointment as ambassador to Panama in February 2016. The career diplomat has now announced his resignation.

U.S. Ambassador To Panama Resigns, Saying He Can't Serve Trump

8:59pm January 12, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

John Feeley's resignation is not a response to President Trump's reportedly vulgar remarks on African countries. Feeley, a career diplomat, had already informed U.S officials before the comments.

A boy carries a sack of grain from a dugout canoe to shore in the village of Ambohitsara in eastern Madagascar, characterized as a low-income country by the World Bank.

Your Turn: How Are Poor Countries Portrayed By Aid Groups And The Media?

8:55pm January 12, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

The controversy over President Trump's description of El Salvador, Haiti and African countries has global thinkers asking whether the aid community is partly to blame.

President Trump listens as Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg speaks at a joint news conference Wednesday. At an Oval Office meeting on immigration policy, Trump said the U.S. should want more people from countries like Norway, disparaging Haiti and wh

'Racist' And 'Shameful': How Other Countries Are Responding To Trump's Slur

8:51pm January 12, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The African Union was "frankly alarmed" by President Trump's comments. Haiti said they were "misguided," while the U.N. called them "racist." And around the world, officials are asking for clarity.

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A model of President Trump from the Madame Tussauds waxwork museum was brought Friday to the new U.S. Embassy in London's Wandsworth borough. "Trump cancelled his visit so we stepped in!" Madame Tussauds tweeted.

President Trump 'Wrong' To Call London Embassy Area An 'Off Location,' Residents Say

5:39pm January 12, 2018

by Frank Langfitt

Trump canceled a trip to open the new U.S. Embassy and complained that it was in an undesirable location. The revitalized area of south London includes multimillion-dollar waterfront apartments.

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Trump Administration Says U.S. Will Stay In Iran Nuclear Deal For Now

5:17pm January 12, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

The Trump administration has decided to keep the U.S. in the nuclear deal with Iran for now. The administration once again threatened to drop out of agreement at a later date.

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In Africa, Government Leaders, Pan-African Organizations Condemn Trump's Comments

5:17pm January 12, 2018

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

President Trump's now disavowed comments regarding immigrants from African countries has provoked anger and incredulity across social media and from African leaders. Many called his comment reprehensible and racist.

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