Despite Donald Trump's insulting remarks about Duchess Meghan Markle, Queen Elizabeth II is expected to host the Trumps for an official state visit this week. Canada is temporarily closing its embassy in Venezuela after a diplomatic row with President Nicolas Maduro refusing to certify several diplomats critical of the Maduro regime. Mexico and the US are preparing for trade talks Monday as Donald Trump continues to threaten the Obrador government with tariffs if Mexico does not halt the flow of immigrants to America. German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government has been dealt a major blow as the leader of her main coalition partner party has resigned after losing support. NASA plans to contract with three commercial space exploration companies to launch missions to the moon in 2020 and 2021.