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Is this the art of the deal or the art of blackmail?

Pope Francis experienced more respiratory problems and went on noninvasive ventilation on Monday, the Vatican said, as the head of the Roman Catholic Church battles double pneumonia in the hospital. (Image credit: Claire Harbage)

Unlike any other religious leader around the world, the leader of the world’s one billion Catholics is also the leader of a sovereign nation. And Pope Francis hasn’t been shy about using that political power. He’s pushed for an end

Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada have come into effect as has an additional 10% on Chinese products, bringing the total import tax to 20%.

A truck has collided with a bus in southern Bolivia, killing at least 31 people, according to police – just two days after a deadly crash claimed at least 37 lives.

President Donald Trump said Monday that planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect on Tuesday, and one Canadian leader is ready to retaliate. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is willing to shut off energy to the United States,

China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major US farm exports, including soy and beef  The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News

Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn called NATO “a thing of the past” and suggested the United States should walk away from the military alliance as President Trump pulls Russian President Vladimir Putin closer. During a Monday interview with Real

White House seeks plan for possible Russia sanctions relief, sources say  Reuters

Trump’s White House has taken over the Justice Department’s PR strategy  CNN