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China has triggered the legal process for the World Trade Organization to hear

Beijing's challenge to u.s. tariffs imposed on 250 billion dollars of

Chinese goods Beijing also berated the United States for blocking the

appointment of judges who could rule on it the move has reignited tensions as

the two countries are set to begin a new round of trade talks the WTO has also

reportedly started an inquiry into whether the u.s. duties violates

international trade laws as claimed by China a u.s. envoy to the WTO reportedly

caught the inquiry pointless and entirely hypocritical accusing China of

using the WTO system as a shield for trade distorting policies

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U.S. Justice Department accuses Huawei of fraud, intellectual property theft - Duration: 1:54.

the US Justice Department has filed several federal charges against Chinese

telecoms giant Huawei for more nests and other news from around the world let's

turn to our no Adam so Adam another move that could escalate or any fragile trade

relations that's why my Monday's move could potentially complicated efforts by

Washington and Beijing to negotiate an end to their trade war it could also

complicate matters between China and Canada as the Justice Department has

also charged Huawei's chief financial officer Ming Juan Zhou who was arrested

in Canada last month on a u.s. request highway was charged with accusations of

bank and wire fraud as well as trying to steal trade secrets from rival t-mobile

and giving incentives to employees to carry out such illicit activities others

include working to skirt US sanctions on Iran Washington claims while a mislead

the US and a global bank about its relationship with an Iranian affiliate

by claiming that skycam was a separate company and not an affiliate of Huawei

which it actually controlled Huawei allegedly asserted that all of its

Iranian business was in compliance with the American sanctions these alleged

false claims led banks to do business with the company and therefore to

unknowingly violate our laws now both Huawei and Miss mang deny the

allegations Washington's crackdown on Harley began about ten years ago amid

concerns the Chinese government could use the firm's technology for spying how

he has insisted it is not under government control meanwhile US Commerce

Secretary Wilbur Ross insisted Monday's indictment was separate from ongoing

trade talks with Beijing the next round of which is due this week in Washington

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U.S. State Dept. resumes operations, committed to progress on U.S.- N. Korea relations - Duration: 0:38.

the US State Department Department of State that is has welcomed the end of

the 35 days shutdown and said it is committed to making progress on the

transformation of North Korea us relations and the establishment of a

lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula in parallel progress on complete

denuclearization the State Department is to resume its full overseas and domestic

operations to deal with critical issues requiring u.s. leadership and u.s.

president otto trompet announced last Friday that the temporary resumption of

State Department operations for the next three weeks

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Lavrov: US Policy Aimed at Toppling Venezuela's Government - Duration: 8:14.

Russia has expressed readiness to help promote understanding between responsible forces in Venezuela. Can such talks succeed if the United States is interfering in developments in Venezuela and supporting the opposition?

We are deeply distressed by what the United States and its closest allies are doing to Venezuela. They have violated international law by taking the path towards overthrowing the legitimate government in that Latin American country.

We learned about new sanctions today, namely the decision to freeze the foreign reserves of the Central Bank and the government of Venezuela.

The United States has used this illegal and wrongful method before, against other countries' assets. It froze the assets of Iraq, Libya, Iran, Cuba, Nicaragua and Panama. In most cases, this amounted to the confiscation of foreign governments' assets.

The UK authorities have done the same by seizing, in effect confiscating, Venezuela's gold holdings in in London.

Apart from seriously undermining whatever trust there still is in the international financial system based on the domination of the US dollar, this deepens the social crisis in Venezuela and is obviously designed to encourage the illegal activities of the opposition.

According to the available information, the opposition leaders who have declared dual power, have received instructions from Washington to reject any compromises until the Venezuelan government cedes power, in one way or another.

It was reported today that sanctions have been imposed on the Venezuelan oil and gas company PDVSA and its US subsidiary Citgo.

At the same time, these sanctions do not affect US companies in Venezuela, which gives rise to cynicism.

They want to change the Venezuelan government and also to profit from this.

As it is said, the United States has taken the bit between its teeth and is openly working to overthrow a legitimate government.

But this does not mean we can stop using any means available to uphold international law.

We will work together with all the other responsible members of the international community to support the efforts of the legitimate government of Nicolas Maduro to protect Venezuela's Constitution and to find a constitutional solution to the crisis.

During the telephone conversation with your Iranian colleague, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, the sides reaffirmed their willingness to facilitate mutual understanding between the political forces of Venezuela. What practical steps does this imply?

As for opportunities for international assistance to settling the crisis in Venezuela, in my reply to the previous question I mentioned some very serious obstacles that the US and its closest allies are putting in their path.

I've just read a report about yesterday's news conference by US National Security Advisor John Bolton.

According to the media, he carelessly left his notepad in view of the cameras.

The notepad had the words "5,000 troops to Colombia" written on it.

This gives one food for thought, especially considering that the appeals to use Venezuela's neighbours for direct intervention under the pretext of the grievous humanitarian situation are openly made in the US and some other countries.

Yet, we noted that despite ultimatums to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by a number of EU members, the statement made by High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU is more reserved and suggests establishing a contact group.

Now we are trying to clear up what our European colleagues have in mind and how they plan to implement this idea, if at all.

In addition, member countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are also seriously concerned about the developments in Venezuela and the plans of some aggressive outside players regarding that country.

They are also trying to find opportunities for international mediation.

As you know, President Maduro and his representatives, in particular, Foreign Minister Jorge Alberto Arreaza Montserrat, have repeatedly spoken out in favour of talks with the opposition.

Judging by its reaction, the opposition is under heavy pressure from those who prohibit it from establishing contract with the legitimate government.

Nevertheless, considering the signals from the EU, the interest of the Caribbean countries and the striving of India and China to prevent disastrous developments,

we would like to try and understand what the international community can do to prevent yet another crude violation of international law and regime change by force and steer the developments into the constitutional framework.

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and I discussed this yesterday. Just like us, he would like to find opportunities for external players to be useful to the Venezuelan people.

They should encourage all responsible Venezuelan leaders to conduct dialogue rather than instigate riots and violent confrontation.

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Acting Pentagon chief says U.S.-Taliban talks encouraging - Duration: 1:46.

now America's acting defense secretary says he is encouraged by US peace talks

with Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan hopefully that can pave the way to end

what has become a protracted war 17 years now the US has been in Afghanistan

for more on this and other news from around the world let's turn to our know

Adam Adam tell us more well mark although Patrick Shanahan said he was

encouraged by the talks he said he had not yet been tasked with planning a full

withdrawal of American troops he made the remarks in a brief exchange with

reporters ahead of talks with NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg right

now it's encouraging

Taliban officials said US negotiators on Saturday agreed on a draft peace pact

setting out that withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan within 18 months

now US officials US officials say a timeline has not yet been discussed but

Shanahan said those negotiations might happen sometime this week u.s. and

Taliban officials have been holding talks in Qatar over the weekend to try

and hammer out a deal the US special envoy Samy Callie's dad says both sides

have agreed in principle to the framework of a deal that could pave the

way for peace talks in Kabul however no details have yet been announced

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U.S. slaps sanctions on Venezuelan oil company - Duration: 0:55.

the United States has imposed sanctions aminute Venezuela state-owned oil

company pdvsa this move is aimed at taking control of the country's oil

wealth away from embattled president Nicolas Maduro today's designation of

payday visa will help prevent further diversion of Venezuela's assets by

Maduro and will preserve these assets for the people of Venezuela where they

belong the sanctions come less than a week after President Trump declared

Venezuela's opposition leader Hwang guató as the country's legitimate leader

a National Security Advisor John Bolton meanwhile warned amid numerous

government would face what he called a significant response if any harm came to

US diplomatic staff white o or Venezuela's national assembly Bolden

refused to spy if that meant military action

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U.S. slaps sanctions on Venezuelan oil company - Duration: 0:54.

now the United States has imposed sanctions on Venezuela x' state-owned

oil company pdvsa the move is aimed at taking

control of the countries all wealth away from embattled president Nicolas Maduro

today's designation of peda visa will help prevent further diversion of

Venezuela's assets by Maduro and will preserve these assets for the people of

Venezuela where they belong the sanctions come less than a week after

president Truong declared Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guido as the

country's legitimate leader national security adviser John Bolton meanwhile

warned maduras governments would face what he called a significant response if

any harm came to US diplomatic staff guido or Venezuela's national assembly

Bolton refused however to specify if that meant military action

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What leaders eat And what is the effect on us? - Duration: 5:16.

When you are the leader of a world powerfull state

and have a busy schedule, you should nourish your body

with healthy and satisfying food No?

President Trump has no less than five chefs in the White House,

but as he has shown us so far He prefers to go his own way and eat a lot

of junk food

How it affects the health and mind of the President of the United States

Is it possible that the junk food love is a

part of his own American patriot image ?

Is there a possibility that Fast food will disrupt

his ability to think properly.

We will try to find out next

So, do not forget to subscribe this channel

and we are starting right now

Joe Travers, is a dietitian

and author of the book "Low Fat Diet"

During the interview given to the Guardian

She examined Mr Trump's nutrition and She is worried.

First, Trump barely touches food containing omega-3

Many studies have shown different health effects for

omega-3 essential to the proper functioning of our brain cells

because it does not Consume enough omega-3s,

Trump's body will convert other types of fats - that are less liquid,

And will Make it difficult for neurons to transmit messages

to the body's cells.

And that is linked to mood disorders,

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

Not for Mr. Trump.

The president has revealed his culinary

preferences during the morning.

He prefers to skip breakfast if possible,

or be satisfied with bacon and eggs

if there is really no choice

Travers believes Trump should "replenish the

nutrients that his body can not store overnight"

She also recommends giving up the bacon.

She said that

"This is processed meat linked to cancer,

so the risk that the president

will catch a disease will continue to rise

Trevers recommends a menu that includes a balance

of proteins and carbohydrates

A protein-rich diet can cause excessive

pressure in its organs if he does not drink enough water.

"

One of the Presidents favorite dishes for lunch

is Meat Loaf

A typical American dish.

Travers says it's fine,

assuming that the meat is in a sandwich,

(As Trump really prefers it),

to balance carbohydrates and proteins.

"Meat loaf is actually only meat," explains Travers.

"It has no dietary fiber,

Affecting the health of the digestive system.

She also think that the president must feed the good

bacteria in his digestive system with fruits and vegetables,

Because the food which Mr trump consumes may affect the immune

system and lead to infections

Travers suggests that White House chefs will

start encourage him to adopt a healthier attitude

"A plate should be half full of fruits and vegetables, a quarter of it in

carbohydrates and another quarter of protein"

If it helps Trump to think better before making fateful decisions that affect

For millions of people in the world - worth trying it out

I don't know what to think of Ms travers diagnose

Mr trump looks just fine to me And according to the firsts lady eating

habits it seems like the president of the u.s eats junk only on special occasions

so I guess everything is just fine

So subscribe this channel to get more foodie videos

And see you on the next

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This Week In Terror (Mali, Pakistan, Nigeria, Philippines, United States) - Duration: 7:39.

If you're not familiar with the endless persecution of non-Muslims in places like

Pakistan, and Egypt, and Iraq, either you've spent the past few decades living in a snow

fort in Antarctica, or you're a radical leftist screwball who's so busy admiring

your own virtue in the mirror that you just can't find the time to pay any attention

to people who are actually suffering.

Let's take a quick look at Islamic terror in the news over the past week.

Mali:

A branch of Al Qaeda in northwestern Africa claimed responsibility for an attack on a

United Nations base in Mali that killed 10 Chadian peacekeepers on Sunday, saying it

was in response to Chad's resumption of diplomatic relations with Israel.

In a statement, the United Nations mission in Mali said that a peacekeeping base had

come under attack in the northeastern village of Aguelhok.

The village is in one of the most troubled regions of the country, which has repeatedly

been in the cross hairs of a jihadist insurgency.

Al Qaeda jihadis attack UN peacekeepers because a country has diplomatic relations with Israel.

Welcome to Islam's moral compass, where the needle always points to terrorism.

Pakistan:

There are nearly 200 cases of Christians in Pakistan charged with blasphemy - the controversial

law made famous by Asia Bibi.

Father James Channon, director of the Peace Center in Lahore, which promotes inter-faith

relations, said research by the Catholic Church has revealed 187 live cases of Christians

charged with blasphemy which in Pakistan can carry sentences of life imprisonment or death.

Added to this figure is the case of Asia Bibi, whose death penalty conviction for blasphemy

was overturned last October by Pakistan's Supreme Court, a decision which created headlines

around the world.

Speaking in an interview with Aid to the Church in Need, Father Channon said: "Even now, after

her acquittal, she is anything but safe.

Radical Islamists are trying to find her so they can kill her.

That is why she is currently under state protection."

In Pakistan, if you criticize Sharia, you'll be charged with blasphemy and sentenced to death.

In the West, if you criticize Sharia, you'll be accused of racism and sentenced to ridicule.

Seems like Islam always finds a way to avoid criticism.

Nigeria:

A Christian denomination based mostly in the Northeast, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria,

otherwise known in Hausa language as Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa A Nigeria (EYN), has appealed to

the federal government to rebuild its church branches razed by Boko Haram insurgents.

The EYN says Boko Haram has destroyed a total of 1,125 of its church buildings and other

structures over the years of insurgency.

These include its headquarters office complex, which has been rebuilt, a church auditorium

which is yet to be fully reconstructed, and an adjacent pastor's residential quarters

where reconstructions work is yet to start.

Never forget, if you smirk while someone beats a drum in your face, you're a despicable

monster who deserves violence.

But if you burn down more than a thousand churches, you're a misunderstood victim

whose ideology is beyond criticism.

The Philippines:

The southern Philippines city of Jolo is on lockdown after a deadly double bombing Sunday,

as the authorities try to ensure security and investigate the attack that killed at least 20.

The bombing—which was claimed by ISIS—has raised fears of an increase in separatist

violence in the country's restive Mindanao region, following a referendum last week in

which an overwhelming majority of voters backed self-rule.

Bombs exploded at the Jolo Catholic Cathedral during Sunday mass, officials said, killing

20 and injuring at least 81 people, including 14 soldiers and two police officers.

The first device went off inside the cathedral and the second targeted nearby soldiers who

rushed to help the victims of the first explosion, a military spokesman said.

So, if you don't like the way a referendum goes, you blow up a church.

More timeless wisdom from the religion of peace, tolerance, equality, and feminism.

The United States:

Three men from Lansing, Michigan, were arrested for allegedly supporting ISIS — with one

of them taken into custody as he prepared to fly to Somalia, authorities said Tuesday.

Muse Abdikadir Muse, 23, his brother Mohamud Abdikadir Muse, 20, and another relative,

26-year-old Mohamed Salat Haji, were all charged with conspiring to provide material support

to a terrorist organization, prosecutor said.

Agents arrested Muse Muse at Gerald R. Ford Airport in Grand Rapids on Monday, where he

was about to take a series of flights that would have eventually landed him in Mogadishu,

Somalia, according to a federal complaint.

Mohamud Muse and Haji were arrested hours later.

The three defendants had all "pledged allegiance to ISIS through videos they recorded themselves,"

according to a statement by the Department of Justice.

Think about this.

These young Muslims had their entire lives ahead of them.

They could have worked, and worshiped, and raised kids in the land of the free and the

home of the brave.

Instead, they were willing to risk everything to join ISIS.

Why?

Well, as long as we ignore everything that Muhammad said and did, jihad will remain a

perpetual mystery.

Muslims in Nigeria, and Mali, and Pakistan, and the Philippines, and the United States

conclude that they're supposed to terrorize unbelievers because they've all coincidentally

misunderstood their religion in exactly the same way.

Of course, I should point out that there's really no difference, practically speaking,

between, on the one hand, a religion that actually calls for the violent subjugation

of the entire world, and, on the other hand, a religion whose followers misunderstand it

so much that they go out and try to violently subjugate the entire world.

Either way, you, and your family, and your friends, and your civilization, are targeted

for terror.

If you're satisfied with everyone you know being targeted for terror, by all means, pay

no attention to the words of Allah and Muhammad.

But if you'd like to be part of the resistance, click that subscribe button and the bell to

receive notifications, and don't leave without watching a video that explains what Islam's

most trusted sources say about terrorizing unbelievers.

In the comments section, let me know about any recent examples of Islamic terror that I missed.

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Poll: Big Majority Says United States On The Wrong Track Under Donald Trump | The 11th Hour | MSNBC - Duration: 3:48.

For more infomation >> Poll: Big Majority Says United States On The Wrong Track Under Donald Trump | The 11th Hour | MSNBC - Duration: 3:48.

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Iran hits back at ballistic missile warning from US - WW3 THREAT - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 3:02.

Iran hits back at ballistic missile warning from US - WW3 THREAT

IRAN vowed not to curb its missile arsenal in a further show of defiance to Donald Trump

after demands from the United States.

Tehran warned America it will continue ramping up its satellite technology to improve missile

accuracy.

And despite denying it would increase its range of the weapons, Iran warned the US missile

capabilities are "not negotiable".

Ali Shamkhani, a close aide to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said: "Iran

has no scientific or operational restriction for increasing the range of its military missiles.

But based on its defensive doctrine, it is continuously working on increasing the precision

of the missiles, and has no intention to increase their range."

Iran's minister of defence Amir Hatami warned its missile capabilities are non-negotiable.

He dismissed a call by European countries and the US that the missile technology should

be diminished.

Mr Hatami said: "The enemies say Iran's missile power should be eliminated, but we

have repeatedly said our missile capabilities are not negotiable."

European countries joined the US to demand Iran curbs the ballistic missile programme.

This month, Iran sent shockwaves through Washington by promising to blast a satellite into space

which US officials fear has missile technology capable of reaching the US mainland.

The Simorgh space launch vehicle would be fired from the Imam Khomeini Space Centre.

But the US is adamant Iran may use it to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles.

And Mr Trump flexed US muscles by unveiling a huge expansion of its new missile defence

that uses space-based sensors to shoot down missiles from "rogue states" like Iran

and North Korea.

The US president claimed the system could destroy enemy missiles "anywhere, anytime,

any place".

But experts fear the missile system could spark a new arms race with nuclear powers

like Russia and China.

Mr Trump said: "Our goal is simple: to ensure that we can detect and destroy any missile

launched against the United States – anywhere, anytime, any place.

"We are committed to establishing a missile defence programme that can shield every city

in the United States.

And we will never negotiate away our right to do this."

The US has spent nearly £228bn ($300bn) on missile defence since 1983.

For more infomation >> Iran hits back at ballistic missile warning from US - WW3 THREAT - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 3:02.

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World War 3 ALERT: US scramble fighter jets as Russian NUCLEAR BOMBERS breach coastline - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 3:17.

World War 3 ALERT: US scramble fighter jets as Russian NUCLEAR BOMBERS breach coastline

THE US and Canada desperately deployed fighter jets after two Russian nuclear bombers were

spotted breaching the North American coastline, amid growing military tensions.

Russian military drills put the US and Canadian defences on alert over the weekend after two

nuclear bombers were spotted close to the North American coastline.

The two Tupolev TU-160 strategic bombers were performing a 15-hour flight across the Arctic

and appeared to breach the Canadian Air Defense Identification Zone.

This prompted a desperate scramble for fighter jets to patrol the region.

The Russian Blackjack supersonic bombers, which are capable of carrying nuclear bombs,

were part of a "routine exercise" according to the Russians.

The fighter jets from the US and Royal Canadian Air Force escorted the Russian bombers out

of the airspace and no conflict was reported between the two sides.

The Russian Defence Ministry later insisted that the Arctic drill was performed over neutral

waters of the Arctic Ocean, the Barents Sea, Laptev Sea and Kara Sea.

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) agreed that the Russian planes remained in

"international airspace".

Although US officials did not disclose the exact location of the incident, they did warn

that of the Russian jets' close proximity to the US coastline.

They said two F-22 and two CF-18 fighter jets identified the two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack

strategic bombers entering an area patrolled by the Royal Canadian Air Force on Saturday.

NORAD is a combined US-Canadian command that uses radar, satellites, and aircraft to monitor

North American airspace.

US General Terrence O'Shaughnessy said: "NORAD's top priority is defending Canada and the United

States.

"Our ability to protect our nations starts with successfully detecting, tracking, and

positively identifying aircraft of interest approaching U.S. and Canadian airspace."

The US jets were deployed from a base in Alaska, according to the military.

The incident is the latest in a series of recent airspace incidents between Russian

and US aircrafts.

In September last year, the Pentagon expressed outrage after US Air Force fighter jets intercepted

two Russian bombers in international airspace west of Alaska.

In April 2017, Russian warplanes flew near Alaska and Canada several times, prompting

air defence forces to scramble jets at the time.

For more infomation >> World War 3 ALERT: US scramble fighter jets as Russian NUCLEAR BOMBERS breach coastline - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 3:17.

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US sanctions Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA - Duration: 1:34.

For more infomation >> US sanctions Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA - Duration: 1:34.

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For hundreds of thousands of U.S. asylum seekers, a 'life in limbo' - Duration: 3:38.

AMNA NAWAZ: The immigration case backlog has been steadily growing, and the recent government

shutdown only made the problem worse.

From Houston Public Media, Tomeka Weatherspoon has the story of one man caught in the middle,

his future unknown.

TOMEKA WEATHERSPOON: Since fleeing his home in 2017, Jose has had a lot of time to think.

JOSE, Asylum Seeker (through translator): I remember with tears in my eyes I left.

I can't anymore.

TOMEKA WEATHERSPOON: He fled violence in his birth country, Nicaragua.

Then, two months later, he crossed over the U.S. border and requested asylum.

JOSE (through translator): I trusted in God that the opportunity would come.

And here I am.

Thanks to God I'm here, but now this country is closing its doors on me.

TOMEKA WEATHERSPOON: Although he passed a credible fear interview and was allowed to

enter the country, Jose has been unable to get a Social Security card or driver's license.

Until his case is heard in immigration court, his life in limbo, according to his attorney,

Ruby Powers.

RUBY POWERS, Immigration Attorney: He's gone through a lot.

And I think he really wants to make a change.

He's been putting his life on hold, waiting for his hearing.

TOMEKA WEATHERSPOON: Jose is just one of more than 800,000 immigration cases in a backlog

that's grown exponentially.

After more than a year of setbacks, Jose had a hearing scheduled in immigration court on

January 8 in Houston, Texas.

But that morning, his attorney notified him that his hearing had been canceled.

That same evening, President Trump addressed the nation.

DONALD TRUMP, President of the United States: My fellow Americans, tonight, I'm speaking

to you because there is a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border.

TOMEKA WEATHERSPOON: With the partial government shutdown over, but another one looming three

weeks away, the Trump administration and Congress are still debating what to do about border

security.

People wanting to immigrate to the U.S. are caught in the middle.

During the shutdown, tens of thousands of immigration court hearings were canceled.

GEOFFREY HOFFMAN, Director, Immigration Clinic, University of Houston: I don't think there's

any question that we have a very dire crisis in terms of our immigration system.

TOMEKA WEATHERSPOON: Geoffrey Hoffman is the director of the Immigration Clinic at the

University of Houston.

GEOFFREY HOFFMAN: We have a humanitarian crisis with respect to people who are frustrated

in terms of trying to get their asylum cases heard.

They -- your client may not be able to hear or get his case heard until 2021 or 2022.

TOMEKA WEATHERSPOON: For his part, Jose has no idea when his hearing will take place.

He worries that, due to the shutdown, his case will go to back of the line.

His biggest fear is being sent back to Nicaragua.

What do you think would happen if you had to return to your home country?

JOSE (through translator): I fear for my life, for the happiness I have here.

Nicaragua is the last country I would step foot on.

I would rather go to another planet.

TOMEKA WEATHERSPOON: For now, Jose sits and waits.

Even with the government now open, it's unclear how immigration courts are going to address

his case and hundreds of thousands of other immigration cases.

For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Tomeka Weatherspoon in Houston, Texas.

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US, Taliban draft peace deal framework - Duration: 4:33.

For more infomation >> US, Taliban draft peace deal framework - Duration: 4:33.

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Justice Dept. charges Huawei with fraud, ratcheting up U.S. China tensions The Washington Post - Duration: 3:22.

Justice Dept. charges Huawei with fraud, ratcheting up U.S. China tensions The Washington Post

The Justice Department announced criminal charges Monday against Huawei Technologies Co., the worlds largest communications equipment manufacturer, and one of its top executives — a move likely to intensify trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

A 13 count indictment filed in New York City against Huawei, two of its affiliated firms, and its chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, accuses Huawei and an affiliate of bank fraud and wire fraud. The company is also charged with violating U.S. sanctions on Iran and conspiring to obstruct justice related to the investigation.

Canadian officials arrested Meng on a U.S. warrant Dec. 1. She has been detained in Vancouver since then.

The top U.S. law enforcement officials, including acting attorney general Matthew G. Whitaker and FBI Director Christopher A. Wray, held a news conference in Washington to announce the charges.

The criminal activity in this indictment goes back ten years and goes all the way to the top of the company, said Whitaker.

Wray said firms like Huawei pose a dual threat to both our economic and national security, and the magnitude of these charges make clear just how seriously the FBI takes this threat.

Prosecutors said Huawei, and Meng in particular, lied to banking authorities to avoid questions about whether the firm evaded U.S. sanctions prohibiting firms from doing business with Iran.

According to the indictment, Meng in 2013 made a presentation to a bank executive in which she repeatedly lied about the relationship between Huawei and an Iranian company called Skycom. U.S. law prohibits banks operating in the United States from processing dollar transactions related to Iran through the United States.

The Justice Department also charged that when Huawei became aware of the U.S. investigation in 2017, the companys American affiliate tried to obstruct that work by trying to move witnesses with knowledge about Huaweis Iran based business back to China, where FBI agents could not interview them.

The charges come as the two countries leaders seek to end their months long trade war and with Chinas lead trade negotiator, Liu He, scheduled to meet with U.S. officials in Washington in coming days.

The Justice Department views Mengs criminal case as separate from the trade issues. It arose from a multiyear investigation into potential violations by Chinese companies of U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Huawei is one of Chinas national champions, an dollar 8.4 billion firm promoted and protected by the ruling Communist Party. Mengs arrest sparked outrage in China, which called for her immediate release and condemned the move as a U.S. led effort to thwart the telecom giant and constrain Chinas global ambitions.

Shortly after, in a move widely seen as retaliation for Mengs arrest, Chinese authorities detained two Canadians, including a former diplomat, on security charges.

Emily Rauhala contributed to this report from New Haven, Conn.

For more infomation >> Justice Dept. charges Huawei with fraud, ratcheting up U.S. China tensions The Washington Post - Duration: 3:22.

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Somalia named as world's most corrupt country, Denmark the least, while US is 'one to watch' - Duration: 7:20.

Somalia is the most corrupt in the world, Denmark the least, while America's falling score is a 'red flag', according to a global corruption watchdog

Transparency International highlighted Hungary and the United States in their Corruption Perceptions Index for 2018, with America being knocked from the top 20 'cleanest' list

Trump's America lost four points and dropped out of the top 20 least corrupt nations for the first time since 2011, while Hungary's politics has taken on more autocratic overtones, according to the researchers

'A four point drop in the CPI score is a red flag and comes at a time when the US is experiencing threats to its system of checks and balance, as well as an erosion of ethical norms at the highest levels of power,' the Berlin-based organization said

'If this trend continues, it would indicate a serious corruption problem in a country that has taken a lead on the issue globally -this is a bipartisan issue that requires a bipartisan solution

' Zoe Reiter, the watchdog's acting representative to the US, said they had serious concerns over the Trump administration but that corrupution had been a mounting problem for years

'Conflict of interest wasn't a new problem, but it was illuminated in its glory when you have someone who is basically breaking norms

'Trump is a symptom not a cause.His presidency is illuminating some of the problems

' The US, Hungary and Brazil were all listed as countries to watch.The most improved were Estonia, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Guyana; and decliners included Australia, Chile, Malta and Mexico

Somalia was rated the most corrupt with a score of 10, followed by Syria, South Sudan, Yemen, North Korea, Sudan, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Afghanistan and Libya

Many of the most corrupt regions are in throws of warfare which has ravaged government and any prospect of democracy

The Corruption Perceptions Index showed more than two-thirds of countries scoring below 50, on its scale where 100 is very clean and zero is very corrupt

In a cross-analysis of its survey with global democracy data, Transparency said a link could be drawn between corruption and the health of a democracy

Full democracies scored an average of 75 on the corruption index, flawed democracies averaged 49, and autocratic regimes averaged 30, the organization said

The US score dropped from 75 to a below average 71.It noted that Hungary dropped eight points and Turkey nine over the past five years, to scores of 46 and 41, respectively

At the same time, the report cited Freedom House's annual democracy survey, noting Turkey was downgraded from 'partly free' to 'not free,' while Hungary registered its lowest score for political rights since the fall of communism in 1989

The ratings reflect the 'deterioration of rule of law and democratic institutions, as well as a rapidly shrinking space for civil society and independent media,' the organization said

'Our research makes a clear link between having a healthy democracy and successfully fighting public sector corruption,' said Delia Ferreira Rubio, the head of Transparency

'Corruption is much more likely to flourish where democratic foundations are weak and, as we have seen in many countries, where undemocratic and populist politicians can use it to their advantage

' Overall, Denmark led the survey as the least corrupt nation, with a score of 88, followed by New Zealand, Finland, Singapore, Sweden and Switzerland

Rounding out the top group were Norway, Netherlands, Canada, Luxembourg, Germany and Britain

Since 2012, only 20 nations had significantly improved their scores, including Argentina and Ivory Coast, which scored 40 and 35 respectively, up from 35 and 29

At the same time, 16 have declined significantly in that time, including Australia, which slipped from a score of 85 to 77, and Chile, which dropped from 72 to 67

The index is calculated using 13 different data sources that provide perceptions of public sector corruption from business people and country experts

These include the African Development Bank Country Policy and Institutional Assessment, the World Bank Country Policy and Institutional Assessment, the World Economic Forum Executive Opinion Survey and the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index Expert Survey

For more infomation >> Somalia named as world's most corrupt country, Denmark the least, while US is 'one to watch' - Duration: 7:20.

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US, Taliban agree to draft peace framework envoy News Al Jazeera - Duration: 4:36.

US, Taliban agree to draft peace framework envoy News Al Jazeera

Comments by special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad have ignited hopes of a breakthrough in the grinding 17 year conflict.

The and the Taliban have drafted the framework of a deal which could pave the way for peace talks with the Afghanistan government, Washingtons main negotiator was quoted as saying.

However, major hurdles, including a ceasefire and a withdrawal of foreign forces, remain.

The comments by special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad to the  published on Monday are the clearest signal yet from a US official that talks between Washington and the Taliban are progressing, igniting hopes of a breakthrough in the grinding 17 year conflict.

Khalilzad has been leading a months long diplomatic push to convince the to negotiate with the government, but the group has steadfastly refused, dismissing authorities in Kabul as "puppets".

The flurry of activity culminated in an unprecedented six straight days of talks in Qatar last week, with both the US and the Taliban citing progress.

"We have a draft of the framework that has to be fleshed out before it becomes an agreement," Khalilzad, who arrived in Kabul on Sunday to update Afghan authorities on the talks, was quoted as saying by the Times.

He told Afghan media that Washington and the Taliban "agreed to agreements in principle on a couple of very important issues", and said Afghans must "seize the opportunity", according to comments released by the US embassy in Kabul.

Experts quickly hailed the development as a milestone, noting it indicated willingness on both sides to find a way out of the conflict. 

Acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan described the talks as "encouraging".

However there is still no accord on a timetable for a US withdrawal or a ceasefire major issues on which previous attempts at negotiations have foundered.

On Saturday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that without a withdrawal timetable, progress on other issues is "impossible".

Khalilzad confirmed the Taliban acceded on one major issue for the US: safe havens.

"The Taliban have committed, to our satisfaction, to do what is necessary that would prevent Afghanistan from ever becoming a platform for international terrorist groups or individuals," he said.

He gave no further details, but the statement gave weight to reports last week that the Taliban had agreed to oppose Al Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant ISIL, also known as ISIS group in Afghanistan. 

ISIL, however, is a growing and potent presence in Afghanistan, where it is fighting a fierce turf war with the Taliban in some areas.

Analyst Michael Kugelman of the Wilson Center in Washington, DC said such a move had long been a major ask of the US, but noted it was more of a "conciliatory gesture" than a concession.

"The Taliban have never been a friend of ISIL, and Al Qaeda has become a shadow of its former self," he told AFP news agency.

Even so "it signals, at least at this point, that the insurgents are willing to negotiate in good faith and agree to a key US demand".

Afghan authorities have warned that any deal between the US and the Taliban would require Kabuls endorsement.

"I call on the Taliban to... show their Afghan will, and accept Afghans demand for peace, and enter serious talks with the Afghan government," President Ashraf Ghani said in a televised address Monday.

US President Donald Trumps clear eagerness to end Americas longest war has also weighed heavy on the discussions, and Ghani warned against rushing into a deal, citing violence following the Soviet withdrawal in 1989.

"We want peace, we want it fast but we want it with a plan," he said. 

Ghani  all foreign forces will eventually leave the war torn country, adding that safety was key for Afghans.

"No Afghan wants foreign troops to remain in their country indefinitely. No Afghan wants to face suicide attacks in hospitals, schools, the mosques, and parks," Ghani said.

Civilians continue to pay a terrible price for the Taliban insurgency, with some estimates showing the Afghan conflict overtook Syria to become the worlds deadliest last year.

Ghanis office said Khalilzad had reassured the government that the negotiations in remain focused on bringing the insurgents to the table for talks with Kabul.

The palace said Khalilzad confirmed no agreement had been made on a withdrawal or a ceasefire.

NATO combat troops left Afghanistan in 2014, but thousands remain in training, support and counter terrorism roles. Trump has said he wants to pull out half the remaining 14,000 American troops, according to US officials. 

The Taliban and US officials have agreed to continue negotiations, though no date has been publicly announced.

Are the Taliban using an attack and talk strategy?

For more infomation >> US, Taliban agree to draft peace framework envoy News Al Jazeera - Duration: 4:36.

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Buy A Porsche Taycan In The U.S., Get 3 Years Of Free Public Charging - Duration: 3:24.

Future owners of the Porsche Taycan won't have to worry about paying for public charging

That's because the automaker has partnered with Electrify America and will offer this service for free across the United States

Well, for free is a relative term, because the benefit will be included in the price of the electric car

It will only be available in the first three years of ownership and will include unlimited 30-minute charging at Electrify America locations across the country

The company's network will comprise of 300 highway stations in 42 states, with an average distance of 70 miles (113 km) between them

Each one will have about five dispensers, while some will have ten, including at least two 350 kW chargers, with the rest delivering up to 150 kW

Additionally, over 180 sites in 17 metro areas will open, offering charge speeds of up to 150 kW

Moreover, all 191 local Porsche dealers will install DC fast charging, and more than 120 dealers will feature Porsche Turbo Charging, the company's own DC system that provides up to 320 kW

The rest of the locations will have 50 kW fast chargers.In total, the automaker estimates that it will spend about $70 million on the stations

Home charging technology will also be offered, and these three solutions will create a vast network for the Taycan

"Every Porsche is a sports car with soul, and the Taycan is soul electrified.Together, Electrify America and our Porsche dealer network will provide a national infrastructure for DC fast charging that frees future Taycan owners from range anxiety", said the car brand's North America CEO, Klaus Zellmer

"And Porsche home charging technology will turn the customer's garage into the equivalent of a personal gas station

" Expected to launch late this year, the Porsche Taycan is expected to be priced between the Cayenne and Panamera

The first one has an MSRP of $65,700, whereas the second one starts at $86,300.It will feature two electric motors, producing in excess of 600 horsepower, that will enable the Taycan to hit 62 mph (0-100 km/h) from a standstill in less than 3.5 seconds.

Using an 800V charger will give the upcoming Porsche Taycan a range of about 250 miles (400 km) in less than 20 minutes, while owners will be able to plug it in for only 4 minutes and witness 62 miles (100 km) being added to the range

For more infomation >> Buy A Porsche Taycan In The U.S., Get 3 Years Of Free Public Charging - Duration: 3:24.

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United States files criminal charges against Chinas Huawei - Duration: 2:45.

United States files criminal charges against Chinas Huawei

The Justice Department on Monday unveiled two sets of charges against Huawei. One set accuses Huawei of trying to steal trade secrets from T Mobile . Another claims the company worked to skirt US sanctions on Iran.

The agency also revealed formal charges against Meng Wanzhou, Huaweis chief financial officer. Meng was arrested in Canada in December, and the United States is looking to extradite her.

"Today we are announcing that we are bringing criminal charges against telecommunications giant Huawei and its associates for nearly two dozen alleged crimes," Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said in a statement. "China must hold its citizens and Chinese companies accountable for complying with the law."

FBI Director Christopher Wray said at a press conference that Huawei "relied on dishonest business practices that contradict the economic principles that have allowed American companies and the United States to thrive."

"The prosperity that drives our economic security is inherently linked to our national security," Wray said. "And the immense influence that the Chinese government holds over Chinese corporations like Huawei represents a threat to both."

A 10 count indictment, which was filed in Washington state, claims that Huawei worked for years to steal T Mobiles proprietary phone testing technology, known as "Tappy."

Huawei also obstructed justice when the Washington based telecom company threatened to sue it, according to court documents.

The government also unsealed a 13 count indictment against Huawei and Meng in Brooklyn federal court. That document details an alleged scheme by Huawei to deceive financial institutions and the US government about its business in Iran.

The company and Meng are said to have claimed that an affiliate, Skycom, was a separate company in order to conduct business in the country, when in fact it was a subsidiary.

The charges from the United States increase pressure on Huawei, one of Chinas tech champions and a crucial part of the countrys efforts to dominate the rollout of superfast 5G wireless networks.

The United States has said for years that Huawei devices pose a national security threat. But government efforts to rein in alleged abuses by the company have escalated in recent months.

Mengs arrest in December set off a geopolitical firestorm and has strained relations between the US, Canada and China. China has repeatedly called the detention of Meng, who was , a political move.

But the United States on Monday reiterated its intention to move forward with the extradition process. Meng is due back in court again in Canada on February 6.

Congress is also considering legislation that would ban the sale of US parts to any Chinese telecom firm that has violated US export control laws or sanctions, a measure that expressly targets Huawei.

"It has been clear for some time that Huawei poses a threat to our national security, and I applaud the Trump administration for taking steps to finally hold the company accountable," Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat, said in a statement Monday.

Importantly, the charges come as the United States and China are racing to cut a deal on trade before March 1, when US tariffs on dollar 200 billion in Chinese goods will otherwise rise to 25 percent from 10 percent . Vice Premier Liu He is scheduled to travel to the United States for two days of talks starting Wednesday.

Its not clear how Mondays announcement will factor into negotiations. President Donald Trump previously suggested that he may intervene in the Meng case if it would help reach a trade deal with China.