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To their credit, the WaPo’s editors begin by admitting that we do, in fact, have a refugee crisis on our hands. They go one step further, admitting that the Obama administration was “flummoxed” by the unending flow of families and unaccompanied children trying to flee Central and South America and enter the United States, particularly in 2014. But they are dismissive of the one solution being put forward by the Trump administration which might actually make a difference. We’ve had a “safe third country” agreement with Canada since 2004. Under that plan, migrants are to apply for asylum in the...

Mexico's government rebuked Israel on Saturday for a tweet by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that appeared to applaud U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a border wall with Mexico to keep out illegal immigrants. Netanyahu said on Twitter earlier on Saturday: "President Trump is right. I built a wall along Israel's southern border. It stopped all illegal immigration. Great success. Great idea." The comment was swiftly rejected by leaders of the Jewish community in Mexico, and prompted an unusually blunt statement from Mexico's foreign ministry. "The Foreign Ministry expressed to the government of Israel, via its ambassador in Mexico,...

PHILADELPHIA — President Trump plans to make Mexico pay for his border wall by imposing a 20 percent tax on all imports into the United States from Mexico, raising billions of dollars that would cover the cost of the new barrier. The proposal, which Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, said the president discussed privately with congressional Republicans before giving remarks at a party retreat here, would be a major new economic proposal that could have far-reaching implications for consumers, manufacturers and relations between the two governments. Mr. Spicer said the 20 percent tax on annual Mexican imports would...

Jaime Otrupo chanted a solemn prayer then wrenched a chicken’s head from its body, allowing the blood to pump into a ceremonial clay pot as an offering to the gods. At his feet were the sacrificed corpses of a dove and a chick, both of which were beheaded with a kitchen-knife while his wife and young daughter looked on. This disturbing ritual, which was filmed by MailOnline in Mr Otrupo’s sitting-room in Caracas, Venezuela, may appear cruel to Western eyes. But to the father-of-five, the traditional healing ceremony was an act of desperation. For the collapse of the economy has...

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islami Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman even further added that these women are the 'real enemy' of Pakistan and should be eliminated. Looks like India's Khap Panchayat has got competition from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islami Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. The religious leader recently during a press conference reportedly said that women in jeans are responsible for the earthquakes taking place around the world. Not only that, he also blamed these 'immodest women' for economic crisis and other natural disasters. Rahman did not stop here. He requested the Pakistan armed forces to launch a military operation against the women...

Downtown Los Angeles boasts some big-city perks like spacious lofts and trendy restaurants, but living there is a different kind of beast. By Mike Armstrong July 17, 2011 "Look, Daddy, that man's going to the bathroom!" No, not the words any daddy wants to hear from his 10-year-old daughter, especially during a stroll through their brand-new neighborhood. Moving my wife and kids into a downtown Los Angeles loft may not win me "Dumbest Dad of the Year" honors, but it should at least get me into the quarterfinals. The loft itself was great. More like a movie set than an...

DFU COMMENTS: I joined the world record crowd at the Los Angeles Coliseum last night for the historic 50th anniversary of the Dodgers coming to Los Angeles and the Dodgers/RedSox exhbition game. 115,300 people. That's a lot of people. Fortunately, I was not mugged and by friend's car was not damaged for the brief excursion to the City of the Angeles. What was the first thought that came to mind upon entering Los Angeles city limits? John Rocker said it best: It's the most hectic, nerve-racking city. Imagine having to take the 7 Train to the ballpark, looking like you're...