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Cameroon's Paul Biya would stay in power until he's 99 if he wins October's election.
Democrats condemn Texas senator over alleged FBI role in locating lawmakers
John Cornyn claims FBI agreed to help return Democrats to state, sparking backlash amid GOP map push
Democrats harshly criticized Donald Trump and Republicans after a US senator said the FBI had agreed to assist in locating Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block Republicans from enacting a gerrymandered congressional map that would likely add five more Republican seats before next year’s midterm elections.
Senator John Cornyn’s claim that the FBI would assist Republicans’ effort could not be independently confirmed. The FBI declined to comment. An administration official told NBC News this week the government did not plan on using federal agents to arrest Texas lawmakers and a federal law enforcement official told the outlet that as of Thursday morning, the agency had not assisted with trying to locate the lawmakers. None of the lawmakers have been charged with a crime.
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US Muslim group highlights the legal statutes that it says enable the Trump administration to investigate the incident.
Haiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections
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Miran, who currently sits on the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, would fill the seat through January.
Ex-Superman actor says he’s becoming an ICE agent
Dean Cain says he'll be "sworn in as an ICE agent asap" following a recruitment drive by the agency.
Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan for new military push in Gaza
The Israeli PM's proposals have provoked condemnation from the UK and the UN
Famine kills nearly 200 in Gaza amid ‘apocalyptic’ battle for survival
Two children died of starvation on Thursday, as WHO warns 12,000 children aged under five suffering acute malnutrition.
CDC reports ultraprocessed foods comprise more than half of the US diet
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Palestinian football icon Suleiman al-Obeid killed seeking aid in Gaza
Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obaid was killed in an Israeli air strike on Wednesday while waiting for aid in Gaza.
India’s immigration raids send ripples through slums and skyscrapers alike
An upscale Indian suburb is rounding up some of its most marginalised residents, saying they are illegal immigrants.
From Italy to Brazil, Trump’s new tariffs stir uncertainty
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Families of Israeli captives sail near Gaza to call for a ceasefire
Families and supporters of the Israelis held captive by Hamas sailed toward the Gaza coast.
At least six killed, 10 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
The strikes on Lebanon's east came as its government endorsed a US-backed proposal for Hezbollah's disarmament.
Trump says undocumented immigrants will not be counted in new US Census
US president says he directed the Commerce Department to immediately work on a 'new and highly accurate' survey.