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Widespread protests over Donald Trump's travel ban

Downing Street has rejected calls to axe the state visit planned for Donald Trump following widespread outrage over his travel ban on people from certain countries.

More than one million people have signed a petition stating Mr Trump should not be given a state visit.

The immigration curbs have sparked chaos across the US as travellers were detained at airports and thousands of protesters gathered to campaign against the policy.

Boris Johnson has claimed President Trump's immigration policy is "divisive... discriminatory and wrong", but dismissed claims the US is "hostile" towards foreigners.

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Airbnb to provide free housing for those affected by ban

Airbnb is to provide free housing for refugees and anyone affected by Donald Trump's travel ban, one of its founders has said.

Brian Chesky condemned Donald Trump's travel ban and said "closing doors further divides the US".

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