The CFO of Chinese tech company Huawei Meng Wanzhou went to court on January 20 to fight extradition to the United States. Meng was arrested in 2018 in Canada after US accused China of flouting sanctions that the country had placed on Iran. The United States had charged Meng with bank fraud. Watch report.

Huawei CFO faces extradition trial, Hearing starts in Vancouver

Immigration officials and National Guard officers on January 20 rounded up dozens of migrants who crossed the border from Guatemala to Mexico, in a new challenge for President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's efforts to contain migration at the bidding of the United States. The mostly Honduran migrants appeared to grow impatient on the bridge over the Suchiate River that connects the two countries after some were denied permission to cross by assembled Mexican migration officials.

Migrants scuffle with Mexican troops while trying to cross river into Mexico

French President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/despite-weeks-of-protests-macron-raises-retirement-age-in-pension-reforms-legislation-273472">Emmanuel&nbsp;Macron</a>&nbsp;said on Monday he had a "great discussion" with US&nbsp;President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-impeachment-trial-to-begin-in-us-senate-his-defence-team-calls-for-immediate-acquittal-275599">Donald&nbsp;Trump</a>&nbsp;over a&nbsp;digital&nbsp;tax&nbsp;planned by Paris and said the two countries would work together to avoid a rise in tariffs.

Macron&nbsp;and&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;agreed to hold off on a potential tariffs war until the end of 2020, a French diplomatic source said, and continue negotiations at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/urgent-international-cooperation-needed-to-address-global-warming-impacts-wmo-251656">Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development</a> (OECD) on the&nbsp;digital&nbsp;tax&nbsp;during that period.

Also watch:&nbsp;France urges US to back OECD proposal

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/france-urges-us-to-back-oecd-proposal-274971">France </a>decided in July to apply a 3 percent&nbsp;levy on revenue from&nbsp;digital&nbsp;services earned in France by firms with revenues of more than 25 million euros&nbsp;in France and 750 million euros worldwide. Washington has threatened to impose&nbsp;taxes on French products in response.

French authorities have repeatedly said any international agreement on&nbsp;digital&nbsp;taxation reached within the OECD would immediately supersede the French&nbsp;tax.

The White House said on Monday both&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;and&nbsp;Macron&nbsp;agreed it is important to complete successful negotiations on the&nbsp;digital&nbsp;services&nbsp;tax.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had a "great discussion" with US President Donald Trump over a digital tax planned by Paris and said the two countries would work together to avoid a rise in tariffs.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had a "great discussion" with US President Donald Trump over a digital tax planned by Paris and said the two countries would work together to avoid a rise in tariffs. Macron and Trump agreed to hold off on a potential tariffs war until the end of 2020, a French diplomatic source said, and continue negotiations at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the digital tax during that period. Also watch: France urges US to back OECD proposal "They agreed to give a chance to negotiations until the end of the year," the source said. "During that time period, there won't be successive tariffs." France decided in July to apply a 3 percent levy on revenue from digital services earned in France by firms with revenues of more than 25 million euros in France and 750 million euros worldwide. Washington has threatened to impose taxes on French products in response. French authorities have repeatedly said any international agreement on digital taxation reached within the OECD would immediately supersede the French tax. The White House said on Monday both Trump and Macron agreed it is important to complete successful negotiations on the digital services tax.

Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump declare truce in digital tax dispute

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will allow each side a total of 24 hours to present their arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, but the time must be confined to two working days, according to the text of his organizing resolution. Arguments will begin January 21 at 1 PM, according to the rules McConnell laid out, setting up several long days for Senate jurors. The World is One News, WION examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs as well as personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews Follow us on Google News for latest updates Follow us on Google News for latest updates WION: shorturl.at/fwKO0 Zee News English: shorturl.at/aJVY3 Zee News Hindi: shorturl.at/eorM1 Zee Business: shorturl.at/hpqX6 DNA News: shorturl.at/rBOY6 BGR: shorturl.at/eioqL

Trump's impeachment trial in Senate begins today

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will allow each side a total of 24 hours to present their arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, but the time must be confined to two working days, according to the text of his organizing resolution. Arguments has begun begin in the senate. According to the rules McConnell laid out, setting up several long days for Senate jurors.

Trump's impeachment trial: Senators to lay ground rules today

It seems like US President Donald Trump's immigration policies are uncertain as the citizenship ratio of US touches 11-year high. Watch this report.

Your Story: US citizenship touches 11-year high

K-4 ballistic missiles & Sukhois: Why the armed forces need to protect the Indian Ocean Region

Iran has confirmed that two missiles were fired at the Ukrainian jet which crashed in Iran in Tehran on January 8, killing all 176 people on board. Iran Civil Aviation body has published the initial preliminary investigation report on its website. Watch report:

Iran confirms two missiles fired at Ukrainian jet

Thousands of armed gun-rights activists filled the streets around Virginia's capitol building on January 20 to protest a package of gun-control legislation making its way through the newly Democratic-controlled state legislature. The Richmond rally maintained a festive atmosphere amid heavy security after Governor Ralph Northam banned carrying weapons onto the capitol grounds, anxious to avoid a replay of the violence at a 2017 demonstration by white nationalists in Charlottesville that killed a counter-protester.

Thousands of armed US gun rights activists join peaceful Virginia rally

First <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-to-destroy-rocket-in-mock-failure-before-manned-missions-with-nasa-275010">SpaceX</a> launch of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/stripteasing-musk-launches-tesla-suv-programme-at-new-china-factory-272725">Elon Musk</a>'s company with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eyeing-moon-nasa-hosts-first-public-astronaut-graduation-ceremony-273598">NASA </a>is&nbsp;most likely take place in the second quarter of the year, that is, between April and June this year.

The&nbsp;mission known as Demo-2 will comprise of NASA astronauts visiting the International Space Station(ISS).

Also see:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/after-a-successful-rocket-abort-system-test-spacex-to-carry-humans-into-orbit-this-year-275408#crew-dragon-astronaut-capsule-275394">&nbsp;After a successful rocket abort system test, SpaceX to carry humans into orbit this year</a>

Musk's rocket company cleared a significant safety test of its Dragon capsule on Sunday which was its last hurdle prior to the&nbsp;historic flight.

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''The hardware required will probably be available in February or March,'' said Musk in a press conference with the representatives of SpaceX and NASA.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-launches-third-batch-of-mini-satellites-into-orbit-272623">SpaceX</a> can abort a mission safely if things go haywire after the takeoff.

NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said that ''the agency along with SpaceX is contemplating on making the mission longer than previously expected''.

''However, the training required for this purpose will have to provided to the astronauts,''&nbsp;he added.

First SpaceX launch of Elon Musk's company with NASA is most likely take place in the second quarter of the year, that is, between April and June this year. The mission known as Demo-2 will comprise of NASA astronauts visiting the International Space Station(ISS).

First SpaceX launch of Elon Musk's company with NASA is most likely take place in the second quarter of the year, that is, between April and June this year. The mission known as Demo-2 will comprise of NASA astronauts visiting the International Space Station(ISS). Also see: After a successful rocket abort system test, SpaceX to carry humans into orbit this year Musk's rocket company cleared a significant safety test of its Dragon capsule on Sunday which was its last hurdle prior to the historic flight. Watch live as SpaceX tests Crew Dragon’s in-flight launch escape capabilities https://t.co/lcfz0LS8O9 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 19, 2020 × ''The hardware required will probably be available in February or March,'' said Musk in a press conference with the representatives of SpaceX and NASA. SpaceX can abort a mission safely if things go haywire after the takeoff. NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said that ''the agency along with SpaceX is contemplating on making the mission longer than previously expected''. ''However, the training required for this purpose will have to provided to the astronauts,'' he added.

SpaceX launch with NASA may take place between April-June: Elon Musk

To reduce its fiscal deficit, the <a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/us-space-force-unveils-camouflage-uniform-gets-trolled-on-twitter-275237">US</a> government bringing back a bond it had last issued in 1986.

After contemplating its options, the US treasury decided that it will issue a new 20-year bond within the first six months of 2020.

The <a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/us-treasury-slaps-punitive-sanctions-on-turkeys-defence-minister-255960">US treasury</a> will evaluate the feedback of this bond and will meanwhile consider whether to issue 50-year and 100-year bonds or not.

''Our goal is to finance the government with the least possible burden on the taxpayers. For this purpose, we are assessing our potential options,'' said &nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/us-treasury-secretary-mnuchin-says-trade-deal-with-china-to-boost-global-economy-268327">Steven Mnuchin</a>, Treasury Secretary.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/business-economy/us-industrial-output-fell-1-in-december-last-year-compared-to-2018-federal-reserve-274933">US industrial output fell 1% in December last year compared to 2018: Federal Reserve</a>

What is <a href="http://13.235.153.162/business-economy/india-to-miss-fiscal-deficit-target-by-30-50-basic-points-report-256454">fiscal deficit</a>?

It is the difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government.

Why are these bonds are being issued?

The US government needs to return some debts issued to finance corporate tax cut and the tax reforms in 2017.

''To meet these needs, its treasury needs a new reliable source and its other options are long-dated,'' said Mark Cabana, the head of US interest rates strategy at <a href="http://13.235.153.162/business-economy/fears-of-earnings-recession-keep-investors-away-from-stocks-bank-of-america-merrill-lynch-240172">Bank of America</a>.

These bonds will attract insurance companies that need to manage the liabilities of a longer-term.&nbsp;

They can also help the government fund its infrastructure expenditure or another round of tax cuts.

To reduce its fiscal deficit, the US government bringing back a bond it had last issued in 1986. After contemplating its options, the US treasury decided that it will issue a new 20-year bond within the first six months of 2020.

To reduce its fiscal deficit, the US government bringing back a bond it had last issued in 1986. After contemplating its options, the US treasury decided that it will issue a new 20-year bond within the first six months of 2020. The US treasury will evaluate the feedback of this bond and will meanwhile consider whether to issue 50-year and 100-year bonds or not. ''Our goal is to finance the government with the least possible burden on the taxpayers. For this purpose, we are assessing our potential options,'' said Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary. Also read: US industrial output fell 1% in December last year compared to 2018: Federal Reserve What is fiscal deficit? It is the difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government. Why are these bonds are being issued? The US government needs to return some debts issued to finance corporate tax cut and the tax reforms in 2017. ''To meet these needs, its treasury needs a new reliable source and its other options are long-dated,'' said Mark Cabana, the head of US interest rates strategy at Bank of America. These bonds will attract insurance companies that need to manage the liabilities of a longer-term. They can also help the government fund its infrastructure expenditure or another round of tax cuts.

US brings back a bond it last issued in 1986 to decrease fiscal deficit

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-mps-scrutinise-brexit-deal-as-january-31-deadline-nears-272604">Britons</a>'&nbsp;mistrust&nbsp;of government, business, the media and charities rose to the highest in at least 20 years last year, with only <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-rejects-idea-of-soviet-style-lifelong-leaders-for-russia-while-addressing-war-veterans-275230">Russians</a> admitted to less confidence in their country's&nbsp;institutions, according to a long-running survey.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tree-cover-can-lower-daytime-temperatures-in-summer-study-275238">US&nbsp;</a>public relations firm<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-world-economic-forum-india-ranked-third-among-most-trusted-nations-30373"> Edelman</a> ran the study from October&nbsp;19 to November&nbsp;18, a time of turmoil in Britain when parliament delayed the country's planned departure from the European Union and Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-rejects-calls-for-no-deal-brexit-in-election-pitch-259559">Boris Johnson</a> called a snap election.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-considering-five-year-ban-on-facial-recognition-technology-at-public-places-275004">European Union considering five-year ban on facial recognition technology at public places</a>

Britain had ranked fifth from bottom in the&nbsp;trust&nbsp;rankings in the previous year's survey, and fell past <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irish-pm-leo-varadkar-to-hold-a-parliamentary-election-in-february-274252">Ireland</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/horses-purified-by-leaping-over-flames-at-spains-luminarias-festival-275377">Spain </a>and Japan to the second-lowest spot in the research released on Monday, behind only Russia among the 28 countries surveyed.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moment-of-brexit-to-be-marked-with-an-explosive-sendoff-275014">Moment of Brexit to be marked with an explosive sendoff</a>

Chinese citizens expressed the highest confidence in their country's&nbsp;institutions, the same as the year before, according to Edelman, which conducted 34,000 online interviews globally.

The results contrast with other surveys of the quality of public&nbsp;institutions, such as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-accuses-impeachment-witness-of-lying-defends-use-of-giuliani-264142">Transparency International's corruption perceptions index</a>, where Britain and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-olympics-heavy-policy-speech-japan-pm-says-games-mark-new-era-for-nation-275383">Japan </a>rank among the less corrupt countries, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/three-more-people-dead-in-china-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak-india-issues-travel-advisory-275345">China </a>is mid-table.

Britain's ranking was its&nbsp;lowest in the survey's 20-year history, and Britain also showed a big divide between the views of what the researchers called the 'informed public' - who were more&nbsp;trusting - and the 'mass population'.

Respondents who were aged between 25 and 64, had a university degree, were in the top quarter of earners for their age and reported a strong interest in current affairs were deemed 'informed', while anyone else was classified otherwise.

Three-fifths of Britons said they were losing faith in democracy, and a small majority said capitalism was doing more harm than good.

However, extra polling conducted after Johnson's December&nbsp;12 election victory showed a 10 percent&nbsp;rise in&nbsp;trust&nbsp;in government, and fewer people saying the country was on the wrong track.

Britons' mistrust of government, business, the media and charities rose to the highest in at least 20 years last year, with only Russians admitted to less confidence in their country's institutions, according to a long-running survey.

Britons' mistrust of government, business, the media and charities rose to the highest in at least 20 years last year, with only Russians admitted to less confidence in their country's institutions, according to a long-running survey. US public relations firm Edelman ran the study from October 19 to November 18, a time of turmoil in Britain when parliament delayed the country's planned departure from the European Union and Prime Minister Boris Johnson called a snap election. Also read: European Union considering five-year ban on facial recognition technology at public places Britain had ranked fifth from bottom in the trust rankings in the previous year's survey, and fell past Ireland, Spain and Japan to the second-lowest spot in the research released on Monday, behind only Russia among the 28 countries surveyed. Also read: Moment of Brexit to be marked with an explosive sendoff Chinese citizens expressed the highest confidence in their country's institutions, the same as the year before, according to Edelman, which conducted 34,000 online interviews globally. The results contrast with other surveys of the quality of public institutions, such as Transparency International's corruption perceptions index, where Britain and Japan rank among the less corrupt countries, and China is mid-table. Britain's ranking was its lowest in the survey's 20-year history, and Britain also showed a big divide between the views of what the researchers called the 'informed public' - who were more trusting - and the 'mass population'. Respondents who were aged between 25 and 64, had a university degree, were in the top quarter of earners for their age and reported a strong interest in current affairs were deemed 'informed', while anyone else was classified otherwise. Three-fifths of Britons said they were losing faith in democracy, and a small majority said capitalism was doing more harm than good. However, extra polling conducted after Johnson's December 12 election victory showed a 10 percent rise in trust in government, and fewer people saying the country was on the wrong track.

Britons' trust in institutions falls to record low: Edelman

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the current US - Japan security treaty with a call for a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japans-abe-discusses-iran-north-korea-in-call-with-trump-report-269505">stronger and deeper alliance</a> between the two countries, despite criticising the pact six months ago.

"I am confident that in the months and years ahead, Japan's contributions to our <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-asks-japan-to-hike-payments-for-us-troops-to-8-billion-foreign-policy-262592">mutual security</a> will continue to grow, and the alliance will continue to thrive."

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-us-reiterate-unshakeable-commitment-to-security-treaty-274935">Japan, US reiterate 'unshakeable commitment' to security treaty</a>

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[ Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald Trump (Courtesy: Reuters) ]

In June last year, Trump told a news conference in Japan that the 1960 treaty - which was signed exactly six decades ago on Sunday, and is the linchpin of Japan's defense policies - was "unfair" and should be changed, echoing his long-held view that Japan is a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-donald-trump-said-us-japan-trade-deal-is-a-game-changer-254372">free-rider on defense</a>.

Trump at the time added he was not thinking of withdrawing from the pact.

The treaty obligates the United States to defend Japan, which under its US-drafted constitution renounced the right to wage war after World War Two. Japan in return provides military bases used by the United States to project power in Asia.

The treaty was first signed in 1951 and revised in 1960 under Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's grandfather, then-premier Nobusuke Kishi. Kishi was forced to step down afterwards following a public outcry from Japanese critics who feared the pact would pull their country into conflict.

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US President Donald Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the current US - Japan security treaty with a call for a stronger and deeper alliance between the two countries, despite criticising the pact six months ago.

US President Donald Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the current US - Japan security treaty with a call for a stronger and deeper alliance between the two countries, despite criticising the pact six months ago. "I am confident that in the months and years ahead, Japan's contributions to our mutual security will continue to grow, and the alliance will continue to thrive." Also Read: Japan, US reiterate 'unshakeable commitment' to security treaty [ Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald Trump (Courtesy: Reuters) ] In June last year, Trump told a news conference in Japan that the 1960 treaty - which was signed exactly six decades ago on Sunday, and is the linchpin of Japan's defense policies - was "unfair" and should be changed, echoing his long-held view that Japan is a free-rider on defense. Trump at the time added he was not thinking of withdrawing from the pact. The treaty obligates the United States to defend Japan, which under its US-drafted constitution renounced the right to wage war after World War Two. Japan in return provides military bases used by the United States to project power in Asia. The treaty was first signed in 1951 and revised in 1960 under Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's grandfather, then-premier Nobusuke Kishi. Kishi was forced to step down afterwards following a public outcry from Japanese critics who feared the pact would pull their country into conflict.

Trump marks US-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance

Central American migrants entered Mexico from Guatemala in small groups on Saturday after brief clashes earlier in the day when dozens of people tried to force their way across the border and were pushed back by Mexican security forces.President Donald Trump has threatened to hurt Mexico and Central American countries economically if they allow <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexican-troops-block-us-bound-caravan-travelers-275151">large groups</a> to reach the US&nbsp;border. The latest exodus from Honduras has been accompanied by US&nbsp;border agents.

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[ Closed points of entry at the Mexican border cause great distress (Courtesy: Reuters) ]

Mexican security officials closed the border at the crossing between Tecun Uman, Guatemala and Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico, after the morning scuffles. But once order was restored, Mexico began letting in groups of around 20 at a time.

Mexico has offered migrants work in the south, but those who do not accept it or seek asylum <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-the-us-mexican-border-migrants-give-up-hope-of-crossing-269434">will not be issued safe conduct</a> passes to the United States, the interior ministry said.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-migrant-policy-sends-thousands-of-children-including-hundreds-of-babies-back-to-mexico-255315">US migrant policy sends thousands of children including hundreds of babies back to Mexico</a>

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[Migrants at the Guatemala-Mexico&nbsp;border seeking asylum (Courtesy: Reuters) ]

Guatemalan authorities say some 4,000 people have entered the country since Wednesday, the biggest surge since Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador signed accords with the United States that increase pressure on them to deal with migrants.

Many of the migrants are seeking to escape poverty, violence or other social problems in Central America. However, while a few have expressed an interest in staying in Mexico, most are eager to take their chances in the United States.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has launched a series of initiatives to create jobs in the poorer south. Still, under his rule, Mexico's economy has significantly under-performed the United States, stagnating through 2019.

Television footage from the morning showed a group of migrants jostling and clashing with members of Mexico's National Guard on the bridge separating Guatemala from Mexico.

Women carrying small children could be seen at the front of the group on the bridge. Guatemala's government later issued a statement saying some people were using children to try to secure entry and offered to repatriate migrants who failed.

Mexican officials have so far controlled the situation more successfully than when a large caravan sought to force its way through at the same crossing in October 2018.

After being kept out, most migrants withdrew to Tecun Uman to await the arrival of the main caravan behind them. About 400 of the migrants who entered Guatemala this week have been sent home, its government said.

Central American migrants entered Mexico from Guatemala in small groups on Saturday after brief clashes earlier in the day when dozens of people tried to force their way across the border and were pushed back by Mexican security forces.

Central American migrants entered Mexico from Guatemala in small groups on Saturday after brief clashes earlier in the day when dozens of people tried to force their way across the border and were pushed back by Mexican security forces.President Donald Trump has threatened to hurt Mexico and Central American countries economically if they allow large groups to reach the US border. The latest exodus from Honduras has been accompanied by US border agents. [ Closed points of entry at the Mexican border cause great distress (Courtesy: Reuters) ] Mexican security officials closed the border at the crossing between Tecun Uman, Guatemala and Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico, after the morning scuffles. But once order was restored, Mexico began letting in groups of around 20 at a time. Mexico has offered migrants work in the south, but those who do not accept it or seek asylum will not be issued safe conduct passes to the United States, the interior ministry said. Also Read: US migrant policy sends thousands of children including hundreds of babies back to Mexico [Migrants at the Guatemala-Mexico border seeking asylum (Courtesy: Reuters) ] Guatemalan authorities say some 4,000 people have entered the country since Wednesday, the biggest surge since Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador signed accords with the United States that increase pressure on them to deal with migrants. Many of the migrants are seeking to escape poverty, violence or other social problems in Central America. However, while a few have expressed an interest in staying in Mexico, most are eager to take their chances in the United States. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has launched a series of initiatives to create jobs in the poorer south. Still, under his rule, Mexico's economy has significantly under-performed the United States, stagnating through 2019. Television footage from the morning showed a group of migrants jostling and clashing with members of Mexico's National Guard on the bridge separating Guatemala from Mexico. Women carrying small children could be seen at the front of the group on the bridge. Guatemala's government later issued a statement saying some people were using children to try to secure entry and offered to repatriate migrants who failed. Mexican officials have so far controlled the situation more successfully than when a large caravan sought to force its way through at the same crossing in October 2018. After being kept out, most migrants withdrew to Tecun Uman to await the arrival of the main caravan behind them. About 400 of the migrants who entered Guatemala this week have been sent home, its government said.

Migrants enter slowly at Guatemala-Mexico border after scuffles

Mexican troops blocked some 1,500 Central American migrants from entering the country from Guatemala, scuffling with them and thwarting their hoped-for trek to the US and a better life.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-deports-mexicans-far-from-border-may-send-others-to-guatemala-269267">US deports Mexicans far from border, may send others to Guatemala</a>

One National Guard soldier standing guard at a bridge that is a major crossing point and speaking over a bullhorn told the travellers they could not enter without a visa or migration document, and that sneaking in was dangerous.

"Do not expose yourself to people traffickers. Your life is in danger," said this agent, who also told them the idea that the United States will grant them asylum is false.

Most of the migrants left last Tuesday from Honduras and had arrived Saturday morning at the bridge over the Suchiate River, which forms the border between Guatemala and Mexico to the north.

Some of the migrants insisted on getting in but others in groups of 20 or so turned around and headed back to migration holding facilities on the Guatemalan side of the frontier.

Watch:&nbsp;More than 60,000 people are missing amid Mexico's drug war

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Mexico had beefed up its forces at the border crossing as it anticipated the arrival of a caravan of some 3,000 people mainly from Honduras and El Salvador.</div>

On Friday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador offered 4,000 jobs to members of the caravan in an attempt to dissuade them from travelling on to the United States.

Mexico has come under pressure from US President Donald Trump to slow a surge of undocumented migrants who arrived at the US-Mexican border last year.

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Trump threatened in May to impose tariffs on Mexico if the government did not do more to stop them.

Cornered, Lopez Obrador's administration deployed 27,000 National Guardsmen to tighten its borders.

He has also allowed the United States to send more than 40,000 asylum-seekers back to Mexico while their cases are processed, under the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy.

Human Rights Watch accused Mexico Tuesday of violating migrants' rights by failing to guarantee the security of those returned by the United States and detaining others in "inhumane conditions."

Tens of thousands of Central American migrants crossed Mexico toward the US last year in large caravans, fleeing chronic poverty and brutal gang violence and seeking safety in numbers from the dangers of the journey.

That prompted Trump to warn of an "invasion" and deploy nearly 6,000 US troops to the border.

Mexican troops blocked some 1,500 Central American migrants from entering the country from Guatemala, scuffling with them and thwarting their hoped-for trek to the US and a better life.

Mexican troops blocked some 1,500 Central American migrants from entering the country from Guatemala, scuffling with them and thwarting their hoped-for trek to the US and a better life. Also read: US deports Mexicans far from border, may send others to Guatemala One National Guard soldier standing guard at a bridge that is a major crossing point and speaking over a bullhorn told the travellers they could not enter without a visa or migration document, and that sneaking in was dangerous. "Do not expose yourself to people traffickers. Your life is in danger," said this agent, who also told them the idea that the United States will grant them asylum is false. Most of the migrants left last Tuesday from Honduras and had arrived Saturday morning at the bridge over the Suchiate River, which forms the border between Guatemala and Mexico to the north. Some of the migrants insisted on getting in but others in groups of 20 or so turned around and headed back to migration holding facilities on the Guatemalan side of the frontier. Watch: More than 60,000 people are missing amid Mexico's drug war Mexico had beefed up its forces at the border crossing as it anticipated the arrival of a caravan of some 3,000 people mainly from Honduras and El Salvador. On Friday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador offered 4,000 jobs to members of the caravan in an attempt to dissuade them from travelling on to the United States. Mexico has come under pressure from US President Donald Trump to slow a surge of undocumented migrants who arrived at the US-Mexican border last year. Also read: Honduran migrants prepare new US-bound caravan Trump threatened in May to impose tariffs on Mexico if the government did not do more to stop them. Cornered, Lopez Obrador's administration deployed 27,000 National Guardsmen to tighten its borders. He has also allowed the United States to send more than 40,000 asylum-seekers back to Mexico while their cases are processed, under the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy. Human Rights Watch accused Mexico Tuesday of violating migrants' rights by failing to guarantee the security of those returned by the United States and detaining others in "inhumane conditions." Tens of thousands of Central American migrants crossed Mexico toward the US last year in large caravans, fleeing chronic poverty and brutal gang violence and seeking safety in numbers from the dangers of the journey. That prompted Trump to warn of an "invasion" and deploy nearly 6,000 US troops to the border.

Mexican troops block US-bound caravan travellers

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-myanmar-sign-33-agreements-275157">China </a>will negotiate with American companies and increase imports of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tree-cover-can-lower-daytime-temperatures-in-summer-study-275238">US&nbsp;</a>goods and products according to market principles, an official with its state planner said on Sunday.

The United States has high quality supply in the fields of energy, manufactured goods, agricultural products, medical care and financial services, said Meng Wei, spokesperson for China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), at a press conference on Sunday.

Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indian-markets-scale-a-new-high-after-us-china-phase-one-trade-deal-274665">&nbsp;US-China trade deal: Hits and misses for India</a>

China will boost purchases of US&nbsp;goods and services by $200 billion over two years in exchange for the rolling back of some tariffs under an initial trade deal between the world's two largest economies.

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, who signed the trade deal with US&nbsp;President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-marks-us-japan-security-pact-with-call-for-stronger-deeper-alliance-275202">Donald Trump</a> earlier this week, said the deal would not affect "third parties' interests", apparently in reference to deals made with other suppliers of farm goods.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kem-chho-trump-us-president-to-visit-ahmedabad-delhi-in-february-275056">'Howdy Trump'? US President to visit Ahmedabad, Delhi in February</a>

Chinese companies will import US&nbsp;agricultural goods according to consumers' need, and demand and supply in the market, Liu told reporters, according to CCTV.

China will negotiate with American companies and increase imports of US goods and products according to market principles, an official with its state planner said on Sunday.

China will negotiate with American companies and increase imports of US goods and products according to market principles, an official with its state planner said on Sunday. The United States has high quality supply in the fields of energy, manufactured goods, agricultural products, medical care and financial services, said Meng Wei, spokesperson for China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), at a press conference on Sunday. Also read: US-China trade deal: Hits and misses for India China will boost purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over two years in exchange for the rolling back of some tariffs under an initial trade deal between the world's two largest economies. Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, who signed the trade deal with US President Donald Trump earlier this week, said the deal would not affect "third parties' interests", apparently in reference to deals made with other suppliers of farm goods. Also read: 'Howdy Trump'? US President to visit Ahmedabad, Delhi in February Chinese companies will import US agricultural goods according to consumers' need, and demand and supply in the market, Liu told reporters, according to CCTV.

China will increase imports from US according to 'market principles': Official

The French government on January 17 said the United States risks a proliferation of taxes on tech giants if President Trump rejects new digital companies taxing rules at World Economic Forum.

France urges US to back OECD proposal

The Pentagon announced today that it would enforce new restrictions on international military students in terms of access to guns on United States bases.

This news came in after a Saudi officer killed three American sailors at a naval base in Florida last month. 
 
"Getting back to work does not mean getting back to business as usual. Going forward we will put several new policies and security procedures in place," Garry Reid, a senior Pentagon intelligence official, said in a statement.

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Besides the three sailors who were killed, eight others were injured in the attack at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida. The gunman, Saudi Air Force Second Lieutenant Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani was later shot dead by a deputy sheriff.

In the aftermath of the attack, the US retaliated by grounding all Saudi pilots and restricting the 850 Saudi military personnel by limiting them to classroom training as part of a ''safety stand-down''. New vetting procedures may also show up.

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Image:&nbsp;Traffic on and off base is restricted after a member of the Saudi Air Force visiting the United States for military training was the suspect in a shooting at Naval Air Station&nbsp;Pensacola, in&nbsp;Pensacola, Florida, US&nbsp;December 6, 2019 | Reuters 
 
Reid further added that normal functioning and training across military departments would resume soon once new procedures are put in place.&nbsp;</h6>

The US Defence Secretary Mark Esper will visit the base in Pensacola in Florida next week. Esper is expected to brief the base leadership.

(With inputs from Reuters)

The Pentagon announced today that it would enforce new restrictions on international military students in terms of access to guns on United States bases. This news came in after a Saudi officer killed three American sailors at a naval base in Florida last month.

The Pentagon announced today that it would enforce new restrictions on international military students in terms of access to guns on United States bases. This news came in after a Saudi officer killed three American sailors at a naval base in Florida last month. "Getting back to work does not mean getting back to business as usual. Going forward we will put several new policies and security procedures in place," Garry Reid, a senior Pentagon intelligence official, said in a statement. Image: This handout photo released on December 7, 2019 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows FBI Evidence Response Team after a shooting incident at a naval base in Pensacola, Florida on December 6, 2019 | AFP Besides the three sailors who were killed, eight others were injured in the attack at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida. The gunman, Saudi Air Force Second Lieutenant Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani was later shot dead by a deputy sheriff. In the aftermath of the attack, the US retaliated by grounding all Saudi pilots and restricting the 850 Saudi military personnel by limiting them to classroom training as part of a ''safety stand-down''. New vetting procedures may also show up. Image: Traffic on and off base is restricted after a member of the Saudi Air Force visiting the United States for military training was the suspect in a shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, in Pensacola, Florida, US December 6, 2019 | Reuters Reid further added that normal functioning and training across military departments would resume soon once new procedures are put in place. The US Defence Secretary Mark Esper will visit the base in Pensacola in Florida next week. Esper is expected to brief the base leadership. (With inputs from Reuters)

Pentagon restricts access to guns for foreign trainees

Pakistan is allegedly involved in&nbsp;nuclear smuggling and illicit acquisition of missile technology.

Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Pakistan Test-Fires Shaheen-1 Nuclear Missile

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Five Pakistani businessmen have been indicted in the United States. They have been accused of operating an international network of front companies to export US-origin products to Pakistan for use in the country’s nuclear programme.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-charges-five-men-for-illegally-transporting-goods-to-pakistans-nuclear-program-274726">US charges five men for illegally transporting goods to Pakistan's nuclear program</a>

It has once again been caught in the act with the indictment of five Pakistanis who were associated with a Rawalpindi-based front company business world.

The US statement indicates that the busting of the Pakistani smuggling ring also has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-once-again-issues-nuclear-threat-to-india-this-time-over-citizenship-amendment-act-268834">security bearing on India</a>.

The alleged behaviour of these five individuals is more than a violation of US export laws.

It has posed a potential threat to the national security interests of the united states and the delicate balance of power among nations within the region.

Pakistan is allegedly involved in nuclear smuggling and illicit acquisition of missile technology. Watch: Gravitas: Pakistan Test-Fires Shaheen-1 Nuclear Missile × Five Pakistani businessmen have been indicted in the United States.

Pakistan is allegedly involved in nuclear smuggling and illicit acquisition of missile technology. Watch: Gravitas: Pakistan Test-Fires Shaheen-1 Nuclear Missile × Five Pakistani businessmen have been indicted in the United States. They have been accused of operating an international network of front companies to export US-origin products to Pakistan for use in the country’s nuclear programme. Also Read: US charges five men for illegally transporting goods to Pakistan's nuclear program It has once again been caught in the act with the indictment of five Pakistanis who were associated with a Rawalpindi-based front company business world. The US statement indicates that the busting of the Pakistani smuggling ring also has security bearing on India. The alleged behaviour of these five individuals is more than a violation of US export laws. It has posed a potential threat to the national security interests of the united states and the delicate balance of power among nations within the region.

Pakistani businessmen allegedly involved in illicit acquisition of nuclear missile technology

Five countries whose citizens died when Iran shot down a plane last week demanded that Tehran compensate the victims' families and warned that the world was watching for its reaction.

Countries demand, Iran pay compensation to relatives of air crash victims

Google's parent company Apple has become the 4th U.S. company to hit the trillion-dollar market cap. But despite America's tech prowess - a company in Saudi Arabia is the world's most valued company. WION's Palki Sharma has the story.

Gravitas: Google's parent company enters Trillion Dollar Club

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The United States of America 's defense and military officials have admitted that nearly one dozen American troops were wounded in Iran’s January 8 missile attack on Iraq’s al-Asad air base. This week, they were medically evacuated to US military hospitals in Kuwait and Landstuhl, Germany, to be treated for traumatic brain injury and to undergo further evaluation.

Fineprint: US admits Iran injured its nearly dozen soldiers

The Supreme Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took it upon himself to convey a vigorous defense of his military forces after they shot down a civilian plane. He portrays his country as united amid crisis, and rail against the Trump administration as "clowns" trying to deceive the Iranian people.

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