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'I told them (troops) consider it (a rock) a rifle. When they throw rocks like they did at the Mexican military and police, I say consider it a rifle.' Trump told journalists. (Photo: AFP)

Trump threatens to shoot migrants who throw stones at US military

Pentagon says military will not discuss hypothetical scenarios but that 'our forces are trained professionals with right of self-defense'.

02 Nov 2018 10:50 AM

Migrants said they fled their homes in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras because of death threats from local gangs, the murder of family members or political persecution. (Photo: AP)

Migrant caravan at US-Mexico border prepares for mass crossing

The timing of the migrants arrival could compromise a flurry of talks this week to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement.

26 Apr 2018 11:46 AM


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