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US clampdown on Europe travel heaps new woe on airlines

A clampdown on European travel to the US will heap more pressure on airlines already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, analysts have said.

Business • 12 Mar 20

European Council President Charles Michel said economic disruption must be avoided

EU warns against 'economic disruption' after Trump ban

The EU will today assess the travel ban on Europe imposed by US President Donald Trump, European Council President Charles Michel said, adding: "Economic disruption must be avoided."

Business • 12 Mar 20

US appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban

Trump travel ban freeze set for further appeal

A US federal appeals court has dealt a fresh setback to Donald Trump's controversial travel ban, upholding a lower court's decision to block the measure targeting travellers from six Muslim majority countries.

News • 26 May 17

Hawaii says the ban discriminates against Muslims

Hawaii judge extends order blocking Trump travel ban

A federal judge in Hawaii has indefinitely extended an order blocking enforcement of President Trump's revamped travel ban.

US travel ban • 30 Mar 17

Donald Trump has said the ban is necessary for US national security

Apple, Google, Facebook skip challenge to travel ban

Apple, Alphabet's Google and Facebook are among more than 60 technology companies that appear to have backed away from the legal fight against US President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban.

Business • 16 Mar 17

Donald Trump's original travel ban was blocked in federal court

Foreign policy experts criticise Trump's travel ban

Over 130 US foreign policy experts have denounced US President Donald Trump's revised travel ban, saying it undermines national security and interests as much as the original order barring travellers from some Muslim-majority countries and refugees.

Politics • 12 Mar 17

A protest outside the White House yesterday after Donald Trump signed the revised order

Sudan condemns revised Trump travel ban

Sudan has expressed "deep regret and discontent" over US President Donald Trump's revised travel ban barring its citizens from travelling to the United States.

News • 07 Mar 17

Mary Robinson said US President Donald Trump appears to have a very big ego

Robinson criticises 'bully' Trump's refugee ban

Former president Mary Robinson has described US President Donald Trump's immigration ban as "un-American".

News • 01 Feb 17

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