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Catastrophic Consequences for Civilians in Yemen Should Port City of Hodeidah Come Under Attack

Aid groups operating in Yemen are warning of catastrophic consequences of any further escalation of violence around the port city Hodeidah. According to credible reports, a possible attack of the city looks imminent and could, according to the United...

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EU-US Privacy Shield data exchange deal: US must comply by 1 September, say MEPs

The Civil Liberties Committee calls on the Commission to suspend the EU-US Privacy Shield since it fails to provide enough data protection for EU citizens.

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Italy Prepares Convoy to Ship Migrants to Spain After Barring Them Entry

Italy prepared Tuesday to ship hundreds of migrants to Spain after barring them from entering its own ports in a surprising effort to pressure Europe to share the responsibility of accommodating some of the newcomers.

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Trump Says Kim Jong Un, a Noted Human Rights Violator, 'Has to Be a Rough Guy'

Following his historic meeting with Kim Jong Un, U.S. President Donald Trump said Kim “has to be a rough guy,”but is also a leader who "loves his people," despite the North Korean leader's disturbing human rights history.

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