They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are detained on the Myanmar border
Thousands of sick, exhausted and terrified young men and women, from countries all over the world squat in rows, packed shoulder to shoulder, surgical masks covering their mouths and, some, their eyes
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Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers
Card giants processing payments for unlicensed operators as customers report losing thousands. Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Government Forces in Syria, War Monitors Say
More than 1,000 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said about 700 were civilians.The New York Times - 1d -
Myanmar's military leader announces dates for general election
State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 monthsABC News - 1d -
A Muslim Athlete Needed Modest Sportswear. Now She Sells It to Others.
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Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast
There's been a slow retreat for years from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at studios and entertainment companies, experts say.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Panama releases detained deportees from U.S. after human rights criticism
The deportees, largely from Asian countries, were part of a deal struck between the Trump administration and Panama and Costa Rica last month as the U.S. government attempts to speed up deportations.CBS News - 18h -
Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism
Panama has released dozens of migrants deported from the United States who were held for weeks in a remote camp on the condition that they would leave the Central American nation in 30 daysABC News - 1d -
"Buena Vista Social Club" serenades Broadway
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Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from U.S. into limbo following human rights criticism
PANAMA CITY — After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United ...NBC News - 16h
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Heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 15 as dozens reported missing, officials say
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Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza
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The cute whiskers are back on. Rare Mediterranean monk seals are cared for in a Greek rehab center
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No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it
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Philippine ex-President Duterte brushes off possible arrest by ICC on a trip to Hong Kong
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Twins! Rivals! Clones! Hollywood is doubling down on dual roles
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North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after the US and South Korea began military drills
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Floodwaters threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins
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Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report
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