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Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge
EU data shows a dramatic reversal in asylum approval rates for Syrians, with acceptance plummeting from 90% to just 28% in a single year.
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South Africa: Durban Shops Close As Locals Protest Against Immigrants
A community cleanup protest in Durban spiraled into xenophobic violence, prompting a high-level police response and widespread business closures.
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Ex-Philippine president Duterte to stand trial at ICC over deadly ‘war on drugs’
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faces a landmark ICC trial after judges confirm crimes against humanity charges over his deadly anti-drugs campaign.
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How TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia
TikTok lures American expats to Southeast Asia with promises of low costs and calm, but the reality is more complex.
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Amnesty International paints a grim picture for human rights
Amnesty International warns of 'predatory behavior by the powerful' and urges defense of global order in 2025/2026 report.
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Iranian women held by US immigration not Qassem Soleimani's relatives: Report
Documents reveal two Iranian women arrested in the U.S. have no familial link to slain commander Qassem Soleimani, contradicting claims by a far-right activist.
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La foto di una famiglia di migranti separata dall'Ice vince il World Press Photo
L'istantanea di una famiglia strappata dall'Ice vince il World Press Photo: il dolore della separazione diventa icona globale.
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Protester hurls red fluid at Reza Pahlavi during Germany visit
The exiled former crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi was splashed with red fluid by an activist during a visit to Berlin.
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Pope Leo stressed importance of dialogue on Africa trip
Pope Leo XIV urges African leaders to prioritize dialogue and peace amid war, corruption, and inequality.
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Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit
Pope Leo concludes historic 10-day African tour with a symbolic prison visit in Equatorial Guinea, underscoring themes of mercy and justice.
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ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’
Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.
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US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files
DOJ watchdog investigates Trump administration’s redaction of Epstein files amid accusations of shielding powerful associates.