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UK closer to passing Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's contentious bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda moved closer to becoming law on Monday after his government rejected all the proposed changes from the upper house of parliament. Under the Rwanda plan, asylum seekers who arrive on England's southern coast in small, inflatable boats… Read

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At least 100 villagers kidnapped in latest mass abduction in northern Nigeria

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Armed gangs attacked two villages in Nigeria's northwest over the weekend and seized at least 100 people from their homes, residents and a state official told The Associated Press on Monday, in the latest mass abduction in the region. The gunmen attacked communities in Kaduna state’s Kajuru council area on… Read

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Thailand detains two New Zealand tourists for assaulting police officer

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Two tourists from New Zealand were being held in prison in Thailand for allegedly assaulting a police officer on the resort island of Phuket, Thai authorities said. An investigation was underway over allegations of assault against Hamish Art Day, 36, and Oscar Matson Day, 34, for attacking an officer and… Read

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In Germany, the far right is on the rise again. How did it happen?

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When Sabine Thonke joined a recent demonstration in Berlin against Germany's far-right party, it was the first time in years she felt hopeful that the growing power of the extremists in her country could be stopped. Thonke, 59, had been following the rise of the Alternative for Germany, or AfD,… Read

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Man falls to his death from hot-air balloon over Melbourne

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A man fell to his death from a hot-air balloon Monday as it passed over suburban Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city. The hot-air balloon took off from Melbourne’s northern suburbs early in the morning and was in the air for about 30 minutes before the man fell from the basket. His… Read

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Netanyahu snaps back against growing U.S. criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed Sunday against growing criticism from top ally the United States against his leadership amid the devastating war with Hamas, describing calls for a new election as “wholly inappropriate.” In recent days, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the country… Read

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Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest

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Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices. With little margin for protest, Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon Sunday, on the last… Read

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EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration

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The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal, which drew criticism from rights groups over Egypt’s human rights record, was signed Sunday… Read

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Russia says Ukraine launched far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia's presidential vote

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Ukraine launched a new wave of attacks inside Russian territory Sunday, killing at least two people, including a teenager, according to local officials, as Russians cast ballots on the final day of a presidential vote set to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule for another six years. Authorities also said that… Read

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Trump says he favors abortion ban after certain number of weeks

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Donald Trump said Sunday he favors a national abortion ban after a certain number of weeks, with exceptions -- but did not confirm how many weeks, leaving his stance on a top U.S. election issue murky. The former president said that he would "soon" issue a proposal on the number… Read

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