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Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall
A strong Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Germany Shuts 3 Iranian Consulates Over Execution of German-Iranian
The rare step of closing the consulates reflected German protests over the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, an outspoken opponent of the Iranian regime.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
After losing Ersson early, Flyers get shut out by Bruins
The Flyers lost Samuel Ersson and their mini winning streak Saturday afternoon in a 3-0 loss to the Bruins at the Wells Fargo Center.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Rare and classic cars shut off busy London street
Vehicles on show in central London include models dating back to 1896 plus modern day supercars.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality
Pakistani officials say dangerously poor air quality has forced the provincial government in Lahore to close primary schools for a weekWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory
Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s electionBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City for a Week
The city of Lahore reported hazardous levels of air pollution on Sunday. Pakistani officials have blamed India for some of it.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Cuomo Objects to Plan to Shut Down the A Train for 4 Months
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who is eyeing a potential run for New York City mayor next year, criticized plans to close part of the A train in the Rockaways for months.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Trump’s Border Plans Are Light on Details but Strong on Fury
The former president’s sweeping immigration proposals face daunting challenges, but voters still trust his positions more than his opponent’s.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
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India and China agree to de-escalate border tensions
The two countries have reached a patrolling agreement after several clashes between their troops since 2020.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Where Harris and Trump stand on immigration and the border
Vice President Harris and former President Trump have had some of their most intense battles of the campaign trail on how each would handle immigration and the border. Trump has made immigration ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
September Border Patrol encounters lowest since the pandemic
Fewer migrants were apprehended between ports of entry at the southern border in September than in any month since August of 2020, according to new data released by Customs and Border Protection ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Border security in spotlight in final stretch of presidential race
Immigration and border security are taking center stage in the final stretch of the presidential election, with two very different views from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Arizona border towns grappling with drug smuggling
CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is continuing his road trip along the U.S.-Mexico border with a stop in Yuma, Arizona, where border security is a top concern. Customs and Border Protection ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
How border towns view the immigration debate
While there are no shortage of opinions about the immigration debate, Omar Villafranca took a 1,600-mile trip from Texas to Arizona to see how those closest to the issue see it.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Why southern border towns are frustrated by the immigration debate
Presidio, Texas, relies on hundreds of Mexican citizens who legally cross the border daily to work in restaurants or oil fields. Presidio's mayor believes the city would be in "serious trouble" if ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
California border towns have mixed feelings on immigration
CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is wrapping up his tour of communities along the U.S.-Mexico border with a stop in California. Residents there have differing opinions on immigration.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
One Texas border town's split identity
Most of the 30,000 residents of the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, are of Latino or Mexican descent, and are proud of the town's bi-national, bi-cultural, bi-lingual traditions. But the city has ...Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
How border towns view the immigration debate
The southern border has become a key issue in the 2024 election. Omar Villafranca traveled 1,700 miles along the U.S.-Mexico border to see how people closest to the issue view the debate.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
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Trump calls for adding 10,000 Border Patrol agents after derailing a bipartisan border bill
Months ago he derailed a bipartisan bill to fund more border personnel.Top stories - ABC News - October 13 -
Trump pitches plan to hire more border agents, months after derailing a bipartisan border bill
Former President Donald Trump said Sunday that if elected he would ask Congress to pass legislation boosting the number of border patrol agents — several months after he thwarted a bipartisan ...Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetBusiness - Financial Times - October 13 -
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Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report
Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say. . Africa loses up to £3.2bn yearly in inflated interest payments on ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory
Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Wolvaardt and Bosch's 'astounding' batting sends South Africa into World T20 final
Watch the best shots as Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch share a 96-run partnership to guide South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup ...Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Women’s T20 World Cup: holders Australia humbled by South Africa
South Africa, 135-2, beat Australia, 134-5, by eight wickets Champions stunned in semi as Bosch hits unbeaten 74 Anneke Bosch smashed a superb unbeaten 74 as South Africa powered past the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...Health - ABC News - October 17 -
South Africa asks Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the capital
South Africa has asked Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the administrative capital, Pretoria, in a move that’s seen as appeasing ally ChinaWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
How a TV Hit Sparked Debate About Birthrates in Africa
The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are ...World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report
‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years. The global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
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