Trump vows US 'taking back' Panama Canal despite 'peacemaker' pledge
Washington (AFP) – President Donald Trump on Monday cast himself as a peacemaker in his second inaugural address, but immediately vowed that the United States would be “taking back” the Panama Canal.
Relatives of freed Gaza hostages call for release of remaining captives
Ramat Gan (Israel) (AFP) – The relatives of the three Israeli hostages released from Gaza by Palestinian militants Hamas called on Monday for all those remaining in the territory to be freed.
'Dear friend': Nations react to Trump inauguration
Paris (AFP) – Leaders from around the world reacted to Donald Trump’s return Monday to the White House, offering congratulations and urging good relations with the mercurial leader.
Melania Trump brings steely fashion game back to Washington
Washington (AFP) – Where in the world is Melania Trump? Back in Washington in a sharply tailored outfit that exudes international woman of mystery as her husband once again becomes president of the United States.
Trump says could impose 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb 1
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump said Monday he could impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from neighbors Canada and Mexico on February 1.
Man City sign Uzbekistan defender Khusanov from Lens
London (AFP) – Manchester City on Monday announced the signing of Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens for a reported fee of 40 million euros ($42 million) plus add-ons.
Flick expecting Barca improvement at Benfica after Liga slump
Lisbon (AFP) – Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping his team can improve against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday after a string of poor results in La Liga.
Colombia vows 'war' as guerrilla violence kills 100
Tibú (Colombia) (AFP) – Colombia vowed “war” against left-wing guerrillas Monday, declaring a state of emergency and deploying thousands of soldiers to contain violence that killed at least 100 people and threatens to scupper the country’s fragile peace process.
Sonego ends teenage qualifier Tien's Australian Open fairytale
Melbourne (AFP) – Teenage qualifier Learner Tien’s Australian Open fairytale ended on Monday as Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego blasted into his first Grand Slam quarter-final on his 26th attempt.
Marcos denounces 'woke' sex education bill in Catholic Philippines
Manila (AFP) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos denounced on Monday a proposed law to make sex education mandatory in schools in the conservative mainly Catholic nation, alleging it would teach four year-olds to pleasure themselves.
