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[Graphic News] Asylum applications in Germany drop 70%

The number of people claiming asylum in Germany fell to 222,560 last year, according to European Union figures. The data could provide some relief for Chancellor Angela Merkel as she fights to save ...

Jul 2, 2018
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Gunman kills 5 in attack targeting Maryland newspaper

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland -- A man armed with smoke grenades and a shotgun attacked a newspaper in Maryland’s capital Thursday, killing four journalists and a staffer before police quickly stormed the buil...

Jun 29, 2018
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[Graphic News] India most dangerous country for women

India is the world’s most dangerous country for women due to the high risk of sexual violence and being forced into slave labor, according to a poll of global experts. War-torn Afghanistan and Syr...

Jun 28, 2018
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[Graphic News] Harvard is world's best university

Harvard University was ranked best university, followed by Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, according to the Center for World University Rankings. The list ranks univ...

Jun 27, 2018
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[Graphic News] US is top destination for asylum seekers in OECD

The US received more requests for asylum than any other developed nation in 2017, overtaking Germany, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Requests for asylum we...

Jun 26, 2018
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EU leaders tackle political flare-up over migrants

EU leaders headed to Brussels for emergency talks Sunday over migration as Italy's new populist cabinet turned away another rescue ship, vowing no longer to shoulder Europe's migrant burden. The tal...

Jun 24, 2018
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Trump defends policies on border, North Korea in visit to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- President Donald Trump defended his tough stance on immigrants crossing the US border with Mexico on Saturday, praising his administration for a job well done and saying his approach wil...

Jun 24, 2018
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White House official retires after prepping NK summit

WASHINGTON -- The White House on Tuesday announced the retirement of Deputy Chief of Staff Joe Hagin, who led logistical preparations for last week's historic summit between US President Donald Trump...

Jun 20, 2018
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Trump threatened to send 25 million Mexicans to Japan: report

Donald Trump threatened Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe he would ship 25 million Mexicans to his country, one of a series of bizarre missives that jarred fellow leaders at last week's acrimonious G...

Jun 16, 2018
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Trump ignites trade war with China, triggering swift retaliation

US President Donald Trump on Friday ignited his trade war with China, slapping tariffs on tens of billions in Chinese imports and sparking immediate retaliation from Beijing. Chinese President Xi Ji...

Jun 16, 2018
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[Graphic News] Historic handshakes between world leaders

US and North Korea: Trump-Kim (2018) US President Donald Trump’s handshake with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on Tuesday marked a historic moment -- the first meeting ever between...

Jun 13, 2018
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Huh? China stumped by Ivanka Trump's 'Chinese proverb'

Chinese social media users are scratching their heads over a "Chinese proverb" US President Donald Trump's daughter and advisor Ivanka posted to Twitter as her father prepared for his summit with Nor...

Jun 12, 2018
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[Graphic News] Seoul tops other cities in terms of carbon emissions

Seoul has been identified as the world’s No. 1 city in terms of carbon emissions, or carbon footprint, but the world’s 200th measured per capita, a Norwegian study said. According to the survey co...

Jun 11, 2018
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Singapore Postcard: Summit island hides macabre history

SINGAPORE -- A new surveillance camera was installed and restaurants closed on Singapore's Sentosa Island, a popular tropical getaway thrust into the spotlight ahead of a summit between President Don...

Jun 10, 2018
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Trump plays down need for preparation for Kim summit

WASHINGTON -- Heading into his North Korea summit with characteristic bravado, President Donald Trump says that "attitude" is more important than preparation as he looks to negotiate an accord with K...

Jun 8, 2018
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