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'All that glitters is not gold': Trump's shiny new scheme brutally mocked

'All that glitters is not gold': Trump's shiny new scheme brutally mocked

President Donald Trump's latest scheme got a brutal mocking on social media after months of imposing harsh regulations on visas, a looming social media policy for tourists, and anti-immigrant remarks.

Trump on Wednesday revealed that his "Trump Gold Card," which allows wealthy foreigners to effectively purchase residency in the United States for $1 million — with a $15 million DHS processing fee — was now available on the government's website. The policy is intended to replace the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, which allows foreign entrepreneurs to apply for a U.S. work permit if they either invest $800,000 in the U.S. economy or create at least 10 U.S. jobs. The upcoming platinum card is slated to cost $5 million.

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12 dead in Mexico tourist hubs

12 dead in Mexico tourist hubs

Twelve people have been shot dead in two of Mexico's top tourist spots, authorities said, in two states that have been hard hit in the country's spiral of drug-related violence.

Jurors vote to acquit alleged Cuban terrorist

Jurors vote to acquit alleged Cuban terrorist

HOUSTON (Reuters) - A Texas jury on Friday acquitted an 83-year-old anti-Castro Cuban exile and former CIA operative, considered an archfoe by Havana, of charges he lied to U.S. authorities about his role in bomb attacks against tourist areas in Cuba in 1997.

Floods hit Australian tourism

Floods hit Australian tourism

BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) – Brisbane is a travel hub for tourists and the gateway to the pristine beaches, rugged outback, tropical rainforests and Great Barrier Reef of Australia's famed 'Sunshine State'.

Anti-Castro militant goes on trial in Texas

Anti-Castro militant goes on trial in Texas

A former CIA operative sought by Cuba and Venezuela for bombings of tourist hotels and the downing of a Cuban airliner went on trial here Monday on charges of fraud and perjury.