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Feb 03, 2025
Washington [US], February 3: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that "certain classes of people" in South Africa were being treated "very badly" and that he would cut off funding for the country until the matter is investigated.
Trump to cut off funding for South Africa
US ends protections for thousands of Venezuelans
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