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US embassies ordered to identify population groups for tougher visa screening

US embassies ordered to identify population groups for tougher visa screening

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has directed US diplomatic missions to identify "populations warranting increased scrutiny" and toughen screening…
British police arrest seven in probe into attack on parliament

British police arrest seven in probe into attack on parliament

British police have arrested seven people in the investigation into an attacker who killed three people and injured about 40…
Germany: Court backs deportation of German-born extremists

Germany: Court backs deportation of German-born extremists

A federal court has endorsed the planned deportation from Germany of two known Islamic extremists who are foreign nationals, although…
Nations pledge millions to protect cultural heritage

Nations pledge millions to protect cultural heritage

A UNESCO-backed donor conference at the Louvre museum in Paris pledged US$75 million (around €70 million) on Monday for a new…
US, Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa

US, Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa

The United States and Britain on Tuesday imposed restrictions on carry-on electronic devices on planes coming from certain airports in…
Trump administration hosts first meeting of anti-IS coalition

Trump administration hosts first meeting of anti-IS coalition

Foreign ministers from 68 countries meet in Washington on Wednesday to agree on the next steps to defeat Islamic State,…
Counting Americans: possibility of new Mideast box on census

Counting Americans: possibility of new Mideast box on census

Zahraa Ballout isn't "white," and she certainly isn't "some other race." If the government gives her the choice of checking…
China, EU cut imports of Brazil meat amid scandal

China, EU cut imports of Brazil meat amid scandal

China and the European Union curtailed meat imports from Brazil on Monday after police, in an anti-corruption probe criticized by…
Brazil president seeks to calm fears over meat sales, exports

Brazil president seeks to calm fears over meat sales, exports

President Michel Temer, confronting a corruption scandal tarnishing Brazil's lucrative meat industry, met on Sunday with executives and foreign diplomats to…
French presidential candidates face off in first TV debate

French presidential candidates face off in first TV debate

France's tumultuous presidential election battle steps up a gear Monday as the main candidates face off in the first of…
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