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Travel ban a 'massive success', Trump official says, as protests continue – live Travel ban a 'massive success', Trump official says, as protests continue – live
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Protests have taken place across the US on Sunday night.
Here is an estimate of the numbers involved in the protests at the main locations (thanks to Reuters and AP):
Manhattan – 10,000
Washington DC – 8,000 (plus about 200 at Dulles airport)
Copley Square, Boston – 10,000
LA international airport – 4,000
Detroit Metropolitan airport – 3,000
O’Hare international, Chicago – hundreds (including 150 pro bono lawyers)
Houston downtown – 500
Indianapolis international airport – 600
Seattle – 3,000
Dallas-Fort Worth international airport – 800
Great pic! #airportprotest https://t.co/ehofNBS3ZN
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The financial markets have been in subdued mood today amid concerns about the Trump travel ban.The financial markets have been in subdued mood today amid concerns about the Trump travel ban.
Japan’s Nikkei widened losses to 0.7% as demand for the safe-haven yen weighed on exporters.Japan’s Nikkei widened losses to 0.7% as demand for the safe-haven yen weighed on exporters.
Australian shares on the ASX200 index tumbled more than 1%, while New Zealand pulled back 0.6%.Australian shares on the ASX200 index tumbled more than 1%, while New Zealand pulled back 0.6%.
European markets are set to slip when trading opens later this morning, according to online trading platform IG.European markets are set to slip when trading opens later this morning, according to online trading platform IG.
Ric Spooner, chief market analyst at CMC in Sydney, said the travel ban added to concerns about the Trump administration’s policy settings. The thinking is that if carries through with building the border wall and banning Muslims from the US, he might also push through his promised 45% tariffs on Chinese imports. Most experts agree that would be a devastating blow for the world’s economy.Ric Spooner, chief market analyst at CMC in Sydney, said the travel ban added to concerns about the Trump administration’s policy settings. The thinking is that if carries through with building the border wall and banning Muslims from the US, he might also push through his promised 45% tariffs on Chinese imports. Most experts agree that would be a devastating blow for the world’s economy.
Spooner said:Spooner said:
The new US immigration policy contributes to background concerns about the potential for escalating tensions and scope for retaliation on travel and trade policy. However, from a market perspective, the policy is not at this stage likely to have any material financial or commercial impact as it currently stands.The new US immigration policy contributes to background concerns about the potential for escalating tensions and scope for retaliation on travel and trade policy. However, from a market perspective, the policy is not at this stage likely to have any material financial or commercial impact as it currently stands.
(Important to remember that Chinese markets are closed this week for lunar new year so traing volumes are thing.)(Important to remember that Chinese markets are closed this week for lunar new year so traing volumes are thing.)
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Attack on Quebec mosque a 'terror attack', says Justin TrudeauAttack on Quebec mosque a 'terror attack', says Justin Trudeau
The shooting at the Quebec City mosque which reportedly killed five people was a “terrorist attack on Muslims”, said Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.The shooting at the Quebec City mosque which reportedly killed five people was a “terrorist attack on Muslims”, said Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.
In a statement he said: “We condemn this terrorist attack on Muslims in a centre of worship and refuge.”In a statement he said: “We condemn this terrorist attack on Muslims in a centre of worship and refuge.”
Quebec premier Philippe Couillard also called the killings a “terrorist act”, tweeting that they were an act of “barbaric violence”.Quebec premier Philippe Couillard also called the killings a “terrorist act”, tweeting that they were an act of “barbaric violence”.
https://t.co/BgmMTrViR7Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said the shooting is an act of terrorism.https://t.co/BgmMTrViR7Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said the shooting is an act of terrorism.
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More from our readers. Richard Rand has sent me these pictures from Albuquerque airport in New Mexico.More from our readers. Richard Rand has sent me these pictures from Albuquerque airport in New Mexico.
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The travel orders are causing headaches for the world’s airlines.The travel orders are causing headaches for the world’s airlines.
Emirates said earlier that it has changed pilot and flight attendant rosters on flights to the US following the signing of the order so that its crew did not become embroiled in the immigration problems. It had “made the necessary adjustments to our crewing, to comply with the latest requirements,”, an Emirates spokeswoman told Reuters.Emirates said earlier that it has changed pilot and flight attendant rosters on flights to the US following the signing of the order so that its crew did not become embroiled in the immigration problems. It had “made the necessary adjustments to our crewing, to comply with the latest requirements,”, an Emirates spokeswoman told Reuters.
Japan Airlines said on Monday it has begun screening passengers from the seven Muslim-majority countries affected by the travel ban before their departure for the US.Japan Airlines said on Monday it has begun screening passengers from the seven Muslim-majority countries affected by the travel ban before their departure for the US.
Etihad Airways, which is based in Abu Dhabi, said the airline had “taken steps to ensure there will be no issues for flights departing over the coming weeks”.Etihad Airways, which is based in Abu Dhabi, said the airline had “taken steps to ensure there will be no issues for flights departing over the coming weeks”.
Nicoley Baublies, from the German cabin crew union UFO, said the move meant uncertainty for Lufthansa because it had “always ensured it has very diverse crews, with staff of different nationalities and that means that we are for the first time in decades having to look at where people come from”. A spokesman for Lufthansa said on Sunday it was too early to comment.Nicoley Baublies, from the German cabin crew union UFO, said the move meant uncertainty for Lufthansa because it had “always ensured it has very diverse crews, with staff of different nationalities and that means that we are for the first time in decades having to look at where people come from”. A spokesman for Lufthansa said on Sunday it was too early to comment.
Thanks to Reuters for those updates.Thanks to Reuters for those updates.
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Koch brothers signal opposition to Muslim ban and border taxKoch brothers signal opposition to Muslim ban and border tax
The billionaire Koch brothers, Charles and David, have signalled their opposition to two of Donald Trump’s most controversial policies.The billionaire Koch brothers, Charles and David, have signalled their opposition to two of Donald Trump’s most controversial policies.
The brothers’ campaign group Americans for Prosperity have launched a bid to sink the Trump border tax plan which aims to raise millions from import duty to pay for a wall along the Mexican border.The brothers’ campaign group Americans for Prosperity have launched a bid to sink the Trump border tax plan which aims to raise millions from import duty to pay for a wall along the Mexican border.
TRUMP: THE KOCH BROTHERS ARE CRITICIZING YOU! The KOCH brothers!!!!!!!! https://t.co/LBx14CKna8TRUMP: THE KOCH BROTHERS ARE CRITICIZING YOU! The KOCH brothers!!!!!!!! https://t.co/LBx14CKna8
On Sunday the group also challenged Trump’s intention to stop the movement of people from countries with large Muslim populations from traveling to the United States.On Sunday the group also challenged Trump’s intention to stop the movement of people from countries with large Muslim populations from traveling to the United States.
“The travel ban is the wrong approach and will likely be counterproductive,” said an official of the Koch networ, which refused to endorse Trump during his presidential campaign.“The travel ban is the wrong approach and will likely be counterproductive,” said an official of the Koch networ, which refused to endorse Trump during his presidential campaign.
Yikes, the Koch brothers and Cheney both think Trump has gone to far! Forget crossing the line, I think he's erased it ... https://t.co/K2VYEvcXVkYikes, the Koch brothers and Cheney both think Trump has gone to far! Forget crossing the line, I think he's erased it ... https://t.co/K2VYEvcXVk
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In Australia, prime minister Malcolm Turnbull refused to criticise the Trump administration’s immigration policies when he was quizzed on the issue on Monday.In Australia, prime minister Malcolm Turnbull refused to criticise the Trump administration’s immigration policies when he was quizzed on the issue on Monday.
Australia is hoping to resettle detained asylum seekers from its camps on the Pacific islands of Nauru and Manus Island to the US. Australia will take refugees from Costa Rica in exchange.Australia is hoping to resettle detained asylum seekers from its camps on the Pacific islands of Nauru and Manus Island to the US. Australia will take refugees from Costa Rica in exchange.
Read our full story here:Read our full story here:
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Democrat senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin have called for an immediate investigation by the department for homeland security’s inspector general into the agency’s “potentially illegal implementation of President Trump’s executive order”. They called the orders “rushed and poorly drafted”.Democrat senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin have called for an immediate investigation by the department for homeland security’s inspector general into the agency’s “potentially illegal implementation of President Trump’s executive order”. They called the orders “rushed and poorly drafted”.
The chaotic execution of this [Executive Order] … raises serious concerns in regard to whether taxpayer dollars were efficiently and effectively spent, rather than wasted on unwarranted and unjust detentions of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and others who posed no security threat, and who had already been authorized by the United States Government to enter our country. We are deeply concerned by [Customs and Border Protection’s] failure to respond to time-sensitive Congressional oversight inquiries and allegations that the agency refused to permit attorneys to meet with detained LPRs at O’Hare and other airports across the country.The chaotic execution of this [Executive Order] … raises serious concerns in regard to whether taxpayer dollars were efficiently and effectively spent, rather than wasted on unwarranted and unjust detentions of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and others who posed no security threat, and who had already been authorized by the United States Government to enter our country. We are deeply concerned by [Customs and Border Protection’s] failure to respond to time-sensitive Congressional oversight inquiries and allegations that the agency refused to permit attorneys to meet with detained LPRs at O’Hare and other airports across the country.
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Hollywood has voiced its disapproval of the Trump orders as film and television industry figures gathered for the Screen Actors Guild awards in Los Angeles.Hollywood has voiced its disapproval of the Trump orders as film and television industry figures gathered for the Screen Actors Guild awards in Los Angeles.
Mahershala Ali, who won the award for best supporting actor for his role in Moonlight, gave an emotional speech about acceptance and being a Muslim, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus called the ban “un-American”.Mahershala Ali, who won the award for best supporting actor for his role in Moonlight, gave an emotional speech about acceptance and being a Muslim, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus called the ban “un-American”.
My colleague in New York, Benjamin Lee, has just filed a report on the awards. You can read it here:My colleague in New York, Benjamin Lee, has just filed a report on the awards. You can read it here:
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The Indonesian foreign ministry has echoed comments by John McCain earlier that the Trump ban could damage the global fight against terror.The Indonesian foreign ministry has echoed comments by John McCain earlier that the Trump ban could damage the global fight against terror.
Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, is not one of the seven Muslim countries affected by Trump’s order. But ministry spokesman Armanatha Nasir said on Monday that Indonesia “deeply regrets” the decision and believes it will have a “negative impact on global efforts to fight terrorism” and the handling of refugees.Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, is not one of the seven Muslim countries affected by Trump’s order. But ministry spokesman Armanatha Nasir said on Monday that Indonesia “deeply regrets” the decision and believes it will have a “negative impact on global efforts to fight terrorism” and the handling of refugees.
It is wrong to associate radicalism and terrorism with a particular religion. Efforts to combat terrorism must be carried out by promoting international cooperation, including in addressing the root causes of terrorism.It is wrong to associate radicalism and terrorism with a particular religion. Efforts to combat terrorism must be carried out by promoting international cooperation, including in addressing the root causes of terrorism.
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Michael Lynch, a reader, has just landed in O’Hare Chicago airport from Heathrow and reports a large crowd. Perhaps inspired by the archbishop’s comments ...Michael Lynch, a reader, has just landed in O’Hare Chicago airport from Heathrow and reports a large crowd. Perhaps inspired by the archbishop’s comments ...
Lots of pictures from Chicago on Twitter as well.Lots of pictures from Chicago on Twitter as well.
O'Hare protest. pic.twitter.com/MOsVRmDafnO'Hare protest. pic.twitter.com/MOsVRmDafn
Protest at O'Hare against #MuslimBan cold but loud. pic.twitter.com/bDjdqXHag2Protest at O'Hare against #MuslimBan cold but loud. pic.twitter.com/bDjdqXHag2
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Five reportedly killed in Quebec mosque shootingFive reportedly killed in Quebec mosque shooting
An attack on a mosque in Quebec City in Canada has reportedly left five people dead.An attack on a mosque in Quebec City in Canada has reportedly left five people dead.
Details are only just beginning to emerge but read the story we have just posted on the site here:Details are only just beginning to emerge but read the story we have just posted on the site here: