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Iranian Officials Confirm 25 Dead in Protests

The Iranian government acknowledged Sunday that 25 people had been killed during recent anti-government protests in cities throughout the country.

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New Demonstrations in Tunisia as it Marks 7th Anniversary of Arab Spring Uprising

Hundreds of people took the streets of Tunisia's capital for a new demonstration Sunday, and in one district police fired tear gas to disperse dozens of stone-throwing youths on the seventh anniversary of the ousting of former president Zine El...

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US Homeland Security Chief Vows to Correct Hawaii's Missile Alert System

U.S. Homeland Security Chief Kirstjen Nielsen said Sunday it was "unfortunate" there was a false emergency alarm about an incoming missile in Hawaii, but said authorities are "all working to make sure it doesn’t happen again."

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Earthjustice Condemns Racist Language Reportedly Used By Trump To Degrade Haitian, Salvadoran, And African Immigrants

Earthjustice expresses deep disappointment with reports noting that President Trump referred to Haiti, El Salvador, and African countries as “shithole” countries.

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