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16 States Sue Trump Over National Emergency Declaration

Sixteen U.S. states are suing the Trump administration over the president's declaration of a national emergency so he can get funds to build a border wall.

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Seven British MPs Quit Labor Party Over Brexit, Anti-Semitism

Seven British lawmakers have quit the main opposition Labor Party over the leadership’s approach to Brexit and anti-Semitism allegations in the ranks.

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France to Investigate Anti-Semitic Abuse From 'Yellow Vest' Protesters

French prosecutors have opened an investigation Sunday into anti-Semitic comments made by Yellow Vest protesters against a renowned philosopher and intellectual a day earlier.

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Sudan: Fruit Vendor Dies After Tear Gas Fired at Protesters

A Sudanese fruit vendor died in Khartoum Sunday from inhaling tear gas fired at protesters.

Medics and the vendor's family said the 62-year-old resident of Bahari, a northern suburb of the Sudanese capital, died in the hospital after choking on tear gas. The tear gas was fired at scores of protesters quickly after they took to the streets Sunday.

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United Nations seeks US$920 million for Rohingya humanitarian crisis in 2019

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Rohingya refugees cook outside their tent in Kutupalong refugee settlement.

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Nauert Withdraws From Consideration for UN Post

State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert on Saturday said she has withdrawn her name from consideration for the post of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

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Rohingya Crisis: EU releases €24 million for Bangladesh

The European Commission has released an additional €24 million in humanitarian aid for vulnerable Rohingya refugees and host communities living in Cox's Bazar district, in Bangladesh.

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Nigeria Delays National Elections by One Week

Voters in Nigeria woke up Saturday morning to the news that the presidential and parliamentary elections have been postponed for a week.

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UNHCR and UNICEF urge action in Europe to end childhood statelessness

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A stateless couple with their baby in Skopje, Macedonia.

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Angelina Jolie concludes visit to Bangladesh, urges sustained support for Rohingya refugees and calls on Myanmar to take necessary steps to end displacement and statelessness

Visiting Bangladesh this week, Angelina Jolie, the Special Envoy for the UN Refugee Agency, said the world must not turn away from the nearly one million Rohingya refugees who have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh. She urged continued support for those who have been displaced, until the Myanmar authorities show the genuine commitment needed to end a decades-long cycle of violence and displacement.