Outgoing president says action will prevent “unjustified… politically motivated prosecutions”.
What are executive orders?
A US leader can weigh in on anything affecting federal government by issuing their own directions.
Trump plan to deport migrants a ‘disgrace’, says Pope
Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to keep migrants from Mexico out.
Trump plan to deport migrants a ‘disgrace’, says Pope
Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to keep migrants from Mexico out.
Missing US journalist’s mother visits Syria to renew search
Debra Tice says she has “no idea” where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Missing US journalist’s mother visits Syria to renew search
Debra Tice says she has “no idea” where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Indian man jailed for life for rape and murder of doctor
The horrific crime, which took place last August, had sparked protests across the country.
China executes driver who killed dozens in car attack
A second man, who killed eight people and wounded 17 others in a stabbing spree, was also executed.
Moment freed Palestinian prisoners reunite with family and friends
Ninety Palestinians were released from Israeli jails as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Man arrested over stabbing of Bollywood actor
Police say the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen staying illegally in India, which he denies.