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Germany Deports Nearly 35 Asylum Seekers to Baghdad, Majority Are Kurds

Germany has deported nearly 35 asylum seekers to Baghdad, most of whom are Kurds, including a Yazidi family. This marks the 23rd deportation of Kurdish asylum seekers since late 2023, with more flights planned.


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Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Battling Serious Illness

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after suffering from double pneumonia, the Vatican announced. His death marks the end of a historic 12-year papacy defined by humility, reform, and outreach.


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Nine soldiers killed when 2 US army helicopters crash in Kentucky

Nine soldiers on board were killed when two US army helicopters crashed during a training mission in the southeastern US state of Kentucky late Wednesday, local media reported.


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50 Kurdish migrants stranded in boat near Crete: Lutka

The Summit Foundation for Refugees and Displaced Affairs said on Monday (March 27) a boat carrying migrants near the southern Greek island of Crete was in danger.


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Restoring Iran nuclear deal was not focus of E3-Iran talks: Germany

A German Foreign Ministry spokesman said Friday the latest talks between Iran and the E3 -- Germany, France, UK -- did not include efforts to resume stalled talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.


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US State Dept documents arbitrary arrests of journalists, activists in Kurdistan Region

The US Department of State said in its annual report released on Tuesday (March 21) that the Kurdistan Region’s security forces detained journalists, activists, and protesters randomly and without arrest warrants in 2022.


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UN chief says latest climate report is 'survival guide' for humanity

The UN chief said on Monday that the rate of temperature rise in the last half century was the highest in 2,000 years and humans were responsible for virtually all global heating over the past 200 years.


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Those already in Canada can be granted extended stays

Canada will speed up extensions for stays for Turks and Syrians and accelerate visa applications for others from the earthquake-torn countries to come there, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Saturday (March 18).


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Donald Trump says he will be arrested on Tuesday, reports US media

Former US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he expects to be arrested next week as a Manhattan prosecutor prepares charges in an ongoing case surrounding an allegedly payment of hush money.


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Top 10 Arab nationalities seeking asylum in Europe

The number of Arab asylum applicants in the European Union has surged last year amid economic and political crises in a number of Arab countries.


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EU renews sanctions against 1,473 Russian individuals, 205 entities

The EU Council on Monday (March 13) renewed for another six months the sanctions imposed on 1,473 Russian individuals and 205 entities for "undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence" of Ukraine.


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30 irregular migrants missing after boat capsizes off Libya

Italy rescued at least 17 irregular migrants while 30 others are still missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean on Sunday (March 12).


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US says Iran’s allegation of prisoner swap deal ‘cruel lie’

A US official on Sunday (March 12) rejected allegations by Iran that a prisoner swap agreement had been reached between the two countries.


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UN welcomes Saudi Arabia, Iran decision to resume ties

The UN welcomed Saudi Arabia and Iran's agreement Friday to resume diplomatic ties and thanked China for its role in the negotiations.


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24-hour strike paralyzes Greece amid opposition criticism

Greece’s public sector employees' union federation, ADEDY, and several others are joining forces Wednesday in 24-hour demonstrations concerning a deadly train accident.


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At least 14 dead as boat capsizes off Yemen's al-Hudaydah coast

A boat laden with local residents capsized off western Yemen's al-Hudaydah province, killing at least 14 people, all women and children, the Houthi group said on Wednesday (March 8).


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Unprecedented Mid-East, North Africa relief continues for Turkey and Syria

A month after the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria, the Middle East and North Africa provided vital support to quake victims with official visits, donation campaigns, rescue teams, and relief supplies.


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Protests continue over tragic train accident in Greece

Protests continued late Saturday (March 4) in Greece over a tragic train accident earlier this week that left at least 57 people dead.


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Ericsson to pay over $200 million for violating prosecutor agreement, involves schemes in Iraq

The Swedish telecom company Ericsson was fined $206 million for its violation of a non-prosecution agreement through bribery schemes in Iraq, Djibouti and China.


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UN nuclear chief cites ‘cooperation’ with Iran on issues obstructing nuclear deal

The UN nuclear watchdog chief on Saturday cited cooperation with Iran to resolve outstanding issues related to the country's nuclear program.


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