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A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon without explanation, despite US visa

A doctor from Lebanon who arrived at the Boston airport was deported without explanation, after government lawyers said border officials did not get word she was to stay in the U.S. for a hearing

A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon without explanation, despite US visa
Americas|Crime|Political|US

How controversial deportation flights and a judge’s race to stop them unfolded, minute by minute

How controversial deportation flights and a judge’s race to stop them unfolded, minute by minute

How controversial deportation flights and a judge’s race to stop them unfolded, minute by minute
Americas|Crime|Political|US

The Latest: White House press secretary hosts news briefing

President Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt hosts a news conference Monday

The Latest: White House press secretary hosts news briefing
Education|Political|US

Proof of citizenship to enroll in school? GOP lawmakers eye barriers for undocumented students.

Chalkbeat reports on the status of an initiative to block undocumented children from attending public school for free or inquire about students' immigration status in ways that courts have held violate children's educational rights.

Proof of citizenship to enroll in school? GOP lawmakers eye barriers for undocumented students.
Europe|Political|US|World

From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happen

A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty

From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happen
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

Consumers across Europe furious over President Donald Trump’s policies are boycotting U.S. goods

'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump warns Iran it will face 'consequences' of further attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels

U.S. President Donald Trump has explicitly linked the actions of Yemen’s Houthi rebels to the group’s main benefactor, Iran

Trump warns Iran it will face 'consequences' of further attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels
Asia|Health|Political|World

US aid cuts to Myanmar are having catastrophic impact, UN rapporteur says

U.S. cuts to humanitarian aid are having a crushing impact on people in Myanmar, with violence likely to spiral, Thomas Andrews, the U.N. special rapporteur on

US aid cuts to Myanmar are having catastrophic impact, UN rapporteur says
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombia to decide which NATO fighter jets to buy within months, minister says

Colombia will decide within months from which NATO country it will purchase fighter jets, new Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said, acknowledging that illegal

Colombia to decide which NATO fighter jets to buy within months, minister says
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump nixes $17.75 minimum wage for federal contractors adopted by Biden

President Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order issued by his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, that required businesses that contract with the federal

Trump nixes $17.75 minimum wage for federal contractors adopted by Biden
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

Nigeria inflation eases to 23.18% y/y in February, stats office says

Nigeria's headline inflation rate eased to 23.18% year-on-year in February compared with January, its statistics agency said on Monday, a month after it rebased

Nigeria inflation eases to 23.18% y/y in February, stats office says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French foreign minister proposes sanctions on those behind attacks against Syria's Alawites

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday that he had proposed at a European Union meeting for sanctions to be placed on those behind attacks against Syria's

French foreign minister proposes sanctions on those behind attacks against Syria's Alawites
Asia|Health|Political|World

WHO flags funding shortage risk in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said that the agency is concerned about funding shortages in Afghanistan which could force closure of 80% of WHO-supported essential health

WHO flags funding shortage risk in Afghanistan
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

China willing to work with UK in green development, Chinese vice premier says

China is willing to work with the United Kingdom to deepen cooperation in financial services, trade and investment, as well as green and low-carbon development, Ding Xuexiang,

China willing to work with UK in green development, Chinese vice premier says
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine, Russia energy assets in focus as Trump-Putin talks loom

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Ukraine, Russia energy assets in focus as Trump-Putin talks loom
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

SEC may scrap Biden-era crypto asset custody proposal, acting chief says

Wall Street's top regulator is considering changing or scrapping regulations proposed under the prior administration that would require investment advisors keeping custody of

SEC may scrap Biden-era crypto asset custody proposal, acting chief says
Health|Political|US

Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy

Kentucky’s Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that protects conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youths They want to undo restrictions that Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear placed on the practice

Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Fatal North Macedonia nightclub inferno sparks outrage, disbelief and calls for punishment

North Macedonia’s leaders are vowing to hold those responsible to account after a nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani left 59 people dead and 155 injured

Fatal North Macedonia nightclub inferno sparks outrage, disbelief and calls for punishment
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

Canada's Carney meets with European allies as Trump targets his country's sovereignty and economy

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his first official overseas trip

Canada's Carney meets with European allies as Trump targets his country's sovereignty and economy
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump administration says South African ambassador has to leave the US by Friday

The State Department says South Africa’s ambassador to the United States has until Friday to leave the country

Trump administration says South African ambassador has to leave the US by Friday
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump will visit the Kennedy Center as he puts his mark on the national arts institution

President Donald Trump will visit the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday afternoon

Trump will visit the Kennedy Center as he puts his mark on the national arts institution
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel's domestic security chief sparks an uproar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza

Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel's domestic security chief sparks an uproar
Entertainment|Political|US

Schumer postpones book tour due to ‘security concerns’ amid anger from Democrats over government funding fight

Schumer postpones book tour due to ‘security concerns’ amid anger from Democrats over government funding fight

Schumer postpones book tour due to ‘security concerns’ amid anger from Democrats over government funding fight
Political|US

Chuck Schumer postpones book tour amid liberal criticism over spending vote

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several planned events this week to promote his new book after some liberal groups had planned to stage protests

Chuck Schumer postpones book tour amid liberal criticism over spending vote