Trump travel ban

He said the courts were "making the job very difficult", and should take the blame if something happened.

The federal appeals court on Saturday rejected the Trump administration's request to reinstate the ban.

The ban, affecting people from seven mainly-Muslim countries, was blocked by a federal judge on Friday.

This means that Mr Trump's directive will remain suspended and visa holders Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen will be allowed to enter the US until the full case has been heard.

The ban targeted people from seven mainly Muslim countries.

State lawyers had argued it was unconstitutional and discriminatory.

The federal judge in Seattle had ruled against government lawyers' claims that states did not have the standing to challenge Mr Trump's executive order.

The move seeks to reverse Friday's ruling by a federal judge in Washington state.

Visa holders from the affected nations have been scrambling to get flights to the US, fearing they have a slim window to enter America.

Mr Trump's ban last week led to mass protests and confusion at US airports.

There were further demonstrations on Saturday in Washington, Miami and other US cities as well as in a number of European capitals.

Thousands of people turned out in London, with smaller protests in Paris, Berlin, Stockholm and Barcelona.

Federal Judge James Robart ruled against government lawyers' claims that US states did not have the standing to challenge Mr Trump's executive order.

Last week's order has led to protests and confusion at US airports.

Customs officials have told US airlines that they can resume boarding banned travellers while a legal case is heard.

Gulf carrier Qatar Airways told Reuters news agency it would start accepting all passengers with valid travel documents.

The iPhone maker is considering legal options regarding Trump's executive order, which has affected hundreds of its employees, CEO Tim Cook said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.

CEO Travis Kalanick tweeted Sunday afternoon that Trump's travel ban from seven Muslim-majority countries "is against everything Uber stands for." He said the ban affects thousands of Uber drivers.

Kalanick said Uber would compensate drivers for lost earnings if they're unable to work because of the ban. Uber also set up a $3 million legal defense fund for the "wrong and unjust" ban.

Lastly, Kalanick said he would pressure the president to "stand up for what's right." The Uber CEO is an adviser on Trump's economic council.

Both children are pictured hoisted high above the crowd on their father's shoulders, holding handmade signs. Seven-year-old Meryem looks across at Adin, 9, who is smiling back at her. Her father, Fatih Yildirim, is holding a sign saying "empathy." Adin's father, Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell, has a sign with a message about the past -- "we've seen this before never again."

The ban bars citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

MPs are holding an emergency debate on the immigration measures.

A petition calling for PM Theresa May to cancel Mr Trump's planned state visit to the UK has gathered more than 1.5 million signatures.

The demonstration in London, organised by author and columnist Owen Jones, took place outside 10 Downing Street.

The crowd chanted slogans including "shame on May". Reporters at the scene said there were several thousand people on the streets.

The Salesman, from director Asghar Farhadi, is nominated for best foreign-language film.

Lead actress Taraneh Alidoosti has said she will boycott the ceremony.

This year's Academy Awards take place on 26 February, during the 90-day order banning Iranian nationals from the US.