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Mexico foreign minister vents 'irritation' at Rex Tillerson

Luis Videgaray said he had told visiting US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that Mexico was worried about respect for immigrants' rights.

Mr Tillerson said in Mexico City that "two strong sovereign countries" would have differences from time to time.

Relations between the neighbours are at their lowest point for decades.

A US plan, unveiled this week, to expel to Mexico all illegal immigrants found crossing the US border regardless of nationality has angered Mexicans most.

FBI refuses White House request

White House officials had sought the help of the bureau and other agencies investigating the Russia matter to say that the reports were wrong and that there had been no contacts, the officials said. The reports of the contacts were first published by The New York Times and CNN on February 14.

Did Katy Perry mock Donald Trump & Theresa May at the Brits?

Many viewers commented on the similarity between the puppets, and Donald Trump and Theresa May.

The skeletons' outfits were similar to the ones worn by the British and American leaders when they met in Washington in January.

One wore a dark suit and red tie, while the other wore a red blazer and skirt.

The skeletons even held hands like Donald Trump and Theresa May did during their meeting.

Katy Perry performed her current single Chained To The Rhythm alongside Skip Marley, grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley.

Poll: Trump's approval rating continues to dip

In a national survey released Wednesday, Quinnipiac University found that 38% of American voters approve of Trump's job performance, while 55% disapprove.

A poll released earlier this month by Quinnipiac taken shortly after Trump's inauguration found that 42% of American voters approve of his job performance, while 51% disapprove.

Mexico's foreign minister rejects Trump deportation policy

Under plans unveiled by the Trump administration on Tuesday, almost all people staying in the US illegally can be subject to deportation.

Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray said his country could not "accept unilateral decisions imposed by one government on another."

The row comes as two top US officials are preparing to visit Mexico.

The White House said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the head of Homeland Security, John Kelly, would talk to Mexican officials and "walk through" the implementation of the new immigration guidelines.

Trump rescinds transgender bathroom rules from Obama era

The Obama-era rule directed public schools to allow transgender pupils to use toilets of their gender identity.

But critics said that guidance was government overreach which threatened other students' privacy and safety.

A letter sent to US schools on Wednesday outlined the change, saying the Obama directive caused confusion.

It had also sparked lawsuits and debate over how it should work in practice, the letter from the Justice and Education departments said.

Anti-bullying safeguards will not be affected, it pledged.

Trump administration widens net for immigrant deportation

Undocumented immigrants arrested for traffic violations or shop-lifting will be targeted along with those convicted of more serious crimes.

The memos do not alter US immigration laws, but take a much tougher approach towards enforcing existing measures.

There are an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the US.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said on Tuesday the new guidelines would not usher in mass deportations, but were designed to empower agents to enforce laws already on the books.

Mugabe turns 93; lauds Trump's nationalist stance

In an interview with state television broadcaster ZBC-TV to mark his 93rd birthday, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe praised Trump, saying that he agrees with Trump's isolationist position, while encouraging the world to "give him time."

"Well, America for America, America for Americans -- on that we agree," Mugabe said, during the interview, adding "Zimbabwe for Zimbabweans."

It is rare for the strongman to speak highly of any US leader. Although he said he was "surprised" by President Trump's election, he said he "did not like" Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton.

'I'm terrified to leave the country'

They're also immigrants who are already feeling the effects of the new administration.

New Trump travel ban order nearing completion

Sources said the new order will clarify a point that caused confusion the first time around: The executive order will not impact green card holders.