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Trump administration could block Iranian diplomats from bulk shopping at Costco
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The Trump administration, after denying visas to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, is weighing new restrictions on delegations from Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe — and even Brazil — ahead of the U.N. General Assembly later this month in New York.
According to an internal State Department memo reviewed by The Associated Press, the restrictions could take effect before the General Assembly convenes on Sept. 22.
The inclusion of Brazil is the most surprising, since the country traditionally holds a place of honor during the gathering of world leaders.
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Rows of bulk goods line the shelves of a Costco in New York. Iranian diplomats, long known for shopping at such wholesale stores during U.N. visits, could face new restrictions under a Trump administration proposal. (Getty Images)
The measures are still under consideration and come as the Trump administration continues its broader visa crackdown, reviewing both current visa holders and those seeking entry for the U.N. meeting.
One proposal would bar Iranian diplomats — who already face tight restrictions in New York — from shopping at wholesale stores such as Costco and Sam’s Club without State Department approval.
Iranian diplomats have long used those stores to buy bulk goods unavailable at home and ship them back at relatively low cost.
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The exterior of the State Department complex in Washington, D.C. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
It remains unclear if or when the shopping ban would take effect. The memo suggested drafting rules that would let the State Department impose conditions on wholesale club memberships for all foreign diplomats in the U.S.
It is also unclear whether any restrictions would apply to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva or other delegates attending the General Assembly.
Traditionally, Brazil’s president delivers the first address on opening day, followed by the U.S. president.
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Trump has clashed with Lula over his prosecution of Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly leading an attempted coup.
Syria will likely face fewer restrictions after its delegation received a waiver from travel limits imposed more than a decade ago.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the State Department for comment on the restrictions.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Editor’s note: This story was originally published in September 2022.
When it comes to Maine hiking, summiting Katahdin is the ultimate achievement.
Maine’s tallest mountain stands at 5,269 feet, and there are a number of different trails hikers can take to get up and down Katahdin. And while some are harder than others, none are easy.
But the views are incredible.
Whether it’s the rugged terrain of the Knife Edge or the vast landscape of the 200,000 acres that compose Baxter State Park below, here’s a look at what it’s like to climb Katahdin.
Hunt Trail
Abol Trail
Chimney Pond Trail
Cathedral Trail
Saddle Trail
Northwest Basin Trail
Knife Edge
Tablelands
South Peak
Hamlin Peak
Police shot and killed a man who officials say rushed officers with a knife during a call in Lexington, Massachusetts, on Saturday.
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said the situation started around 1:40 p.m. when Lexington police received a 911 call from a resident of Mason Street reporting that his son had injured himself with a knife.
Officers from the Lexington Police Department and officers from the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC), who were already in town for Patriots’ Day events, responded to the call.
Police were able to escort two other residents out of the home, initially leaving a 26-year-old man inside. According to Ryan, while officers were setting up outside, the man ran out of the home and approached officers with a large kitchen knife.
She added that police tried twice to use non-lethal force, but it was not effective in stopping him. The man was shot by a Wilmington police officer who is a member of NEMLEC. The man was pronounced dead on scene and the officer who fired that shot was taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
The man’s name has not been released.
Ryan said typically in a call like this where someone was described as harming themselves, officers would first try to separate anyone else to keep them out of danger, which was done, and then standard practice would be to try to wait outside.
“It would be their practice to just wait for the person to come out. In the terrible circumstances of today, he suddenly rushed the officers, still clutching the knife,” Ryan said.
The investigation is still in the preliminary stages and more information is expected in time. Ryan said her office will request a formal inquest from the court to review whether any criminal conduct has occurred, which is the standard process.
This happened around the same time as the annual Patriots’ Day Parade, and just hours after a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, which drew large crowds to town.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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