WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation allowing a certain level of compensation for automobile manufacturers importing auto parts and assembling cars in the United States, reflecting the growing opposition to tariff policies across various sectors.
The 25-percent tariff on imported automobiles previously announced took effect on April 3, while the 25-percent tariff on automobile parts is scheduled to take effect on May 3. (US-Trump-Auto-Tariff)
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ABUJA -- At least 14 people were killed in an attack by suspected terrorists who attacked a community in Borno, one of the restive states in Nigeria's northern region, local authorities said Tuesday.
The terrorists, suspected to be members of the outlawed Boko Haram group, stormed the Chibok community during a third-day prayer for a late district leader Monday evening, shooting indiscriminately and instantly killing seven mourners, Modu Mustapha, head of the Chibok local government area of Borno, told reporters. (Nigeria-Terror Attack)
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MADRID -- Spanish authorities are investigating the deaths of seven individuals believed to be linked to a widespread power outage that affected Spain and Portugal on Monday.
The fatalities occurred under different circumstances, all potentially connected to the blackout. (Spain-Electricity-Deaths)
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DAMASCUS -- At least 14 people were killed and more than 15 others injured in sectarian clashes in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Tuesday. In response, authorities imposed heightened security measures and said a citywide curfew was under consideration to prevent further violence.
The fighting erupted late Monday and escalated into the early hours of Tuesday between local armed groups and unidentified gunmen who entered the area. The clashes were reportedly sparked by the online circulation of an audio recording deemed offensive to Islam, allegedly made by a member of the Druze community. (Syria-Sectarian Clashes-Deaths) ■
