George Floyd protests continue into sixth night across United States, police fire tear gas on crowd near the White House

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Key points: Protests have spread to smaller communities in places like North Dakota and Nebraska The National Guard has been activated in 15 states and in Washington DC Donald Trump and Joe Biden have both condemned the violence Looters have … Read More

The European Union Is on the Brink of Historic Change

The Commission’s $825 billion rescue fund would break many taboos, possibly paving the way for EU taxes and an EU treasury. A radical transformation.  –Photographer: Vanden Wijngaert/Bloomberg The European Union has a habit of disappointing when trying to design a joint … Read More

Border Report: ‘Tijuana Is Facing a Different Kind of Crisis’

Two detention officers are suing the Otay Mesa Detention Center, the U.S. government is lobbying to reopen Mexican factories and more in our biweekly roundup of border news. Health care workers with Family Health Centers of San Diego stand ready … Read More

Thousands of asylum seekers face eviction in Greece sparking fears over homelessness

Migrant boys play with a ball outside a hotel in Kranidi town about 170 kilometers (106 miles) southwest of Athens, Tuesday, April 21, 2020   –   AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis Thousands of asylum seekers in Greece face the prospect of being left homeless … Read More

Saudi Arabia, Israel negotiating Temple Mount control – report

While Jordan had strongly objected to any change in the makeup of the Waqf, in recent months their stance changed after Turkey became involved in east Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. Palestinians pray on the first Friday of the holy … Read More

Donald Trump: Antifa to be designated a ‘terrorist organization’

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President Trump announced the decision on Twitter on Sunday. Antifa now designated a ‘terrorist organization’ –  Getty Images The United States will designate Antifa, an anti-fascist group, as a ‘terrorist organization’. Short for anti-fascists, Antifa is an umbrella term for … Read More

George Floyd death: World alarmed by violence in US; thousands march in London

Thousands gathered in central London on Sunday to offer support for American demonstrators. Chanting “No justice! No peace!” and waving placards with the words “How many more?” at Trafalgar Square, the protesters ignored the UK government rules banning crowds because of … Read More

In Australia, stalled migration is bad news as faltering economy heads for first recession in 30 years

Net immigration is expected to fall 85 percent in the financial year to June 2021, curbing demand for everything from cars and property to education and wedding rings Immigration is a politically divisive topic in Australia but there is a … Read More

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