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Syrian asylum seekers 'terrified' after UK claims paused
The UK government says it is assessing the situation in Syria after the Assad regime's collapse.BBC News - 12h -
WATCH: Woman pauses National Anthem after interruption — then slays rest of the performance
Brithny Liceli Gomez was singing the National Anthem at a Knicks game when she stopped after someone shouted. After awkward silence, the crowd cheered her on and she delivered a stunning performance.ABC News - 2d -
TikTok Asks Court to Temporarily Pause Ban As It Looks to Supreme Court or Trump to Weigh In
The company is requesting a pause on a law that requires the app to be sold or face a ban in the United States by mid-January, aiming to buy time for the Supreme Court or the incoming Trump ...The New York Times - 2d -
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US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and ...ABC News - 1d -
European countries urged not to abandon Syrians applying for asylum
UN agency and charities call on governments not to leave refugees in limbo after UK and Germany suspend claims. The UN’s refugee agency and the UK’s biggest refugee charity have urged European ...The Guardian - 1d -
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The Papers: UK to freeze Syria asylum claims and 'Red card for Coote'
The fallout from the demise of the Assad regime and the sacking of referee David Coote lead the papers.BBC News - 2d -
Why EU countries are freezing Syrian asylum applications
Also in this newsletter: How Rachel Reeves’ pitch to Brussels went downFinancial Times - 2d -
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Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications
Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Greece have all said they will suspend asylum decisions for now.BBC News - 2d -
Several EU nations and the UK pause asylum claims from Syrians
Fall of Assad regime prompts immigration rethink in EuropeFinancial Times - 2d -
UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims
The home secretary says the situation is "moving extremely fast" after the fall of the Assad regime.BBC News - 2d -
Germany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians' asylum bids after Assad's fall
Germany and several other European countries said Monday they are suspending decisions on asylum claims by Syrian nationals because of the unclear situation in their homeland following the fall of ...ABC News - 2d -
TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US ban
The app says the Supreme Court - and incoming Trump administration - needs more time to consider the case.BBC News - 2d -
Judge pauses sexual abuse lawsuit against Trump pick for Education secretary
A Maryland judge has paused a sexual abuse lawsuit against President-elect Trump's Education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, as another case in the state could affect its outcome. A federal ...The Hill - 2d -
Syria live updates: Putin to give Assad asylum in Russia, Kremlin says
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.ABC News - 2d -
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Assad granted asylum in Russia, arrives in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia and arrived in Moscow on Sunday after the Syrian government fell. The rebels’ victory early Sunday concluded a 10-day ...The Hill - 3d -
Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education Secretary Pick, Is Paused
Linda McMahon is accused of failing to stop abuse in the 1980s within W.W.E., which she led at the time. The suit is on hold pending a ruling over a state law related to such cases.The New York Times - 3d -
Home Office says only half of UK asylum decisions meet its quality standards
Rishi Sunak’s push to clear backlog of claims is driving huge increase in legal appeals, costs and harm to applicants. Only half of the Home Office’s recent asylum decisions have met its own ...The Guardian - 3d -
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.CBS News - 4d -
Allianz pauses talks with Amundi to form €2.8tn asset management giant
German and French groups could not find common ground on structure or who would control enlarged firmFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump education secretary pick’s WWE child abuse case paused
A federal judge paused the child sexual abuse case involving President-elect Donald Trump’s education secretary pick Linda McMahon, Vince McMahon and WWE.ABC News - 4d -
Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December
Some say November’s jobs data support holding monetary policy steady.MarketWatch - 4d -
BBC pauses Tim Westwood report after Met request
The BBC's report is set to examine what it knew about allegations of unwanted sexual behaviour by the former BBC Radio 1 DJ.BBC News - 6d -
Rwanda asylum scheme spent £50m on flights that never took off, data reveals
Home Secretary says £700m scheme did not result in a single deportation or stop any boats crossing the Channel. A failed Conservative plan to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda spent £50m on ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
