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Trump to halt refugee flow from some Muslim-majority nations

Trump will also sign executive orders on military readiness and on national security, says White House official

Reuters January 27, 2017 Less than a minute read

us president donald trump speaks during a luncheon at the congress of tomorrow republican member retreat january 26 2017 in philadelphia pennsylvania photo afp

US President Donald Trump speaks during a luncheon at the Congress of Tomorrow Republican Member Retreat January 26, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHOTO: AFP

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order on Friday to temporarily halt refugees from some Muslim-majority nations, a White House official said.

Pakistan not among countries to face visa ban

On a visit to the Pentagon, Trump will also sign executive orders on military readiness and on national security, the official said.

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