US midterm early voting hits record 48 million
A record 47.9 million Americans have already voted in next week's US midterm elections, with participation surging in key battleground states and registered Democrats outpacing Republicans, figures showed Friday.
Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico may rise over time
He reiterated plans for reciprocal levies as soon as April 2, saying: “What they charge us, we charge them. It’s a big deal.”
Trump says farmers keen to quit ‘terrible’ S. Africa welcome in US
He said the process would begin immediately, calling the country a “bad place to be right now” as he announced a halt to all US aid to Pretoria.
Pope marks three weeks in hospital, releases audio message
Pope Francis marked three weeks battling double pneumonia in hospital on Friday, reported by the Vatican to be “stable” but sounding weak and breathless in his first audio message.
Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback
The moves make conditions “much more favorable for our American car manufacturers,” Trump said Thursday.
US says Egypt-led Gaza plan doesn’t meet Trump expectations
Trump has floated a proposal to take over the Gaza Strip and displace its people, an idea that has drawn wide condemnation around the world.
