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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump called a recount of votes being prepared in Wisconsin a scam, insisting Saturday that his presidential win should be respected, not “challenged and abused.” The recount, which was requested by Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who received a minute fraction of the total vote, flew in the face of an election “that has already been conceded,” Trump said. Hillary Clinton’s campaign said it would join the recount […]
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — The Mexican currency broke the 21 peso per dollar psychological barrier again on Thursday in the wake of Donald Trump’s US election victory as fears persist about his protectionist policies. Analysts say the peso is also affected by the prospect of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve in December. The currency of Latin America’s second biggest economy traded hands at 21.05 pesos for every dollar, dropping 0.48 […]
CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) –President-elect Donald Trump’s star is back on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, less than a month after being defaced by a vandal wielding a sledgehammer and a pick-axe. Workers spent the past couple of weeks getting it ready with Trump’s star making its return this week. Trump’s star “sequel” along Hollywood Blvd. seemed to generating a fair amount of interest among tourists on Wednesday (November 23), with many taking the time […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Hillary Clinton is now more than two million votes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump in the popular vote count for the US presidential elections, a tally compiled by the Cook Political Report showed Wednesday. The Democratic candidate’s 1.5 percent lead in the popular vote makes no difference to the outcome of the November 8 election, which Trump won by taking a majority of electoral votes. Clinton conceded the following day. […]
by Thomas Urbain with Jocelyne Zablit in Los Angeles Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday agreed to pay $25 million to settle lawsuits accusing his now-defunct Trump University of fraud, sparing him the embarrassment of further legal wrangling as he prepares to enter the White House. A trio of suits brought by former students alleged that the training program — which was not an accredited […]
by Sam Reeves Agence France Presse LIMA, Peru (AFP) — A summit of top world leaders was urged Friday to fight rising protectionism after Donald Trump’s election victory stoked fears that free trade is under threat, and the global economy along with it. Trump, who triumphed in last week’s US presidential vote, successfully tapped the anger of working-class voters who feel left behind by years of globalization, vowing to protect American jobs against cheap […]
(Reuters) — Government representatives and officials at this year’s U.N. climate talks have played down the impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last week on global momentum to tackle global warming, while Fiji leaders prepare to host next year’s international conference on climate change. Speaking to delegates at a news conference COP22 President Mezouar said ”We don’t have any doubt about the spirit of pragmatism of President Donald Trump, nor the commitment demonstrated […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Rap superstar Kanye West stunned a crowd by revealing his support for US President-elect Donald Trump while suggesting he still plans to challenge him in 2020. After a campaign in which fellow artists and African Americans overwhelmingly backed rival Hillary Clinton, the rapper told an audience Thursday night that he did not vote — but would have chosen Trump. “Because I’m a celebrity, everyone told me not to […]
by Ben Dooley Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s vague and ambiguous foreign policy positions have cast a pall of uncertainty over whether American influence will decline in Asia, or if it will remain a force to be reckoned with, analysts say. The real estate tycoon-turned-politician frequently savaged China on the campaign trail, even calling it America’s “enemy” and pledging to stand up to a country he says views the […]
by Andrew Beatty Washington, United States (AFP) — President Barack Obama cautioned against dire predictions for Donald Trump’s presidency Monday, saying his Republican successor faces a reality check if he tries to enact his most controversial campaign promises. The outgoing Democratic leader made his comments at a wide-ranging news conference before he embarked on a farewell visit to Europe to reassure worried allies about a man he once warned was “unfit” to lead the […]
by Bryan McManus BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) – Sharp differences surfaced Monday as EU foreign ministers debated ambitious plans to boost the bloc’s military role, amid fears Donald Trump’s election jeopardises Washington’s historic security guarantee. US president-elect Trump has shocked Europe by casting doubt over US commitments to NATO unless European allies increase defence spending, sparking calls for the European Union to press ahead on its own. Britain has long opposed any such plans as […]
by Thomas Urbain New York, United States | AFP | — President-elect Donald Trump was expected to huddle with advisers at his Manhattan residence Sunday, plotting next moves after thousands of protesters besieged Trump Tower and marched in other US cities for a fourth day. The demonstrations have become daily affairs following Trump’s upset defeat of rival Hillary Clinton, who blamed FBI director James Comey for her loss during a conference call to campaign […]
