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Migrants in Tijuana Run to U.S. Border, but Fall Back in Face of Tear Gas
TIJUANA, Mexico — A peaceful march by Central American migrants waiting at the southwestern United States border veered out of control on Sunday afternoon, as hundreds of people tried to evade a Mexican police blockade and run toward a giant border crossing that leads into San Diego. In response, the United States Customs and Border…
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California’s Camp Fire now 100 percent contained, officials say
The most destructive and deadly wildland inferno in California history has been fully wrangled into submission by firefighters, who have been battling the ferocious blaze for 18 days, authorities announced on Sunday. The catastrophic Camp Fire in Northern California’s Butte County that ignited on Nov. 8 and indiscriminately devoured thousands and thousands of homes and structures and…
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Tijuana mayor declares “humanitarian crisis” over migrants
TIJUANA, Mexico – The mayor of Tijuana has declared a humanitarian crisis in his border city and said Friday that he has asked the United Nations for aid to deal with the approximately 5,000 Central American migrants who have arrived. Mayor Juan Manuel Gastelum said that the Mexican federal government has provided little assistance and he…
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Iran’s President Rouhani urges Muslim unity against US, Israel
The 32nd International Islamic Unity Conference begins in Tehran, Iran, November 24, 2018. (Photo by IRNA) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Muslim nations to unite and stand against hostile policies of the US and Israel. Addressing an annual international conference on Islamic unity in Tehran, Rouhani said Saturday Muslims have no way but to remain…
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Merkel: EU States mus prepare to hand national sovereignty over to brussels
Sean Gallup/Getty Images German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that European Union (EU) member states must be prepared to transfer powers over to Brussels at a debate on the ‘tensions’ between globalization and national sovereignty. “Nation states must today be prepared to give up their sovereignty,” Merkel said, speaking at an event organised by the Konrad Adenauer…
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What Will China Do About the Middle East?
The Middle East is set to become the major test for China as a global power. The region is characterized by war, political tensions and economic stagnation. China is ramping up its role, not least with its Belt and Road Initiative. What do the Chinese think about the challenges in the Middle East? And is…
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German Interior Minister: Extraditing Syrian Refugees from Germany ‘Impossible’
German Interior Minister Seehofer on Friday ruled out the possibility of extraditing Syrian citizens who committed crimes in Germany and whose applications for refugee status were rejected to their home country. “At the moment, it is impossible to extradite to any of the regions of Syria, this also applies to criminals,” the interior minister Horst…
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Clinton’s Role in Libya Helped Caused EU Migrant Crisis She Now Decries – Prof
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged Europe to clamp down on immigration to combat the rise of ‘right-wing populism’. Speaking to Sputnik, political scientist, lecturer and commentator Dr. Roberto Castaldi offered his perspective on what impact Clinton’s apparent change of heart would have on US and European politics. Sputnik: Hillary Clinton has…
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Breaking: Troop Granted Expanded Power To Use Lethal Force On Migrant At Southern Border
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