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- Confusion on the Border as Appeals Court Rules Against Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy February 29, 2020The court upheld an injunction blocking a policy that requires asylum applicants to wait in Mexico until their cases are decided. But a stay on the order means the policy could remain in effect.
- Solano County Residents Near Mystery Coronavirus Case Worry and Wonder February 29, 2020Officials in California, Oregon and Washington State said on Friday that people had tested positive for the coronavirus without a known explanation for how they became ill.
- Why This Trump-Leaning Corner of South Carolina Has the Jitters February 28, 2020The Upstate region, which has been transformed by global trade, is frustrated by the president’s tariffs and wary of a Democratic front-runner who embraces democratic socialism.
- Immigrants Could Face Nearly $1,000 Charge to Appeal Deportation Orders February 28, 2020The Justice Department proposal would bring new obstacles to immigrants hoping to win legal status in the United States.
- Making Pitch to Voters, Bloomberg Peddles His Experience in a Crisis February 29, 2020Michael R. Bloomberg is trying to highlight the part of his record that conveys the competence and cool-headedness he says are missing in the White House.
- Coronavirus Fears Reverberate Across Global Economy February 29, 2020The stock market had its worst week since 2008, signaling that one of the longest expansions in history could be ending. Policymakers said they were ready to act.
- At CPAC, It’s Now an All-Trump Show February 29, 2020At the annual gathering of conservatives, one Republican was conspicuously absent among the Trump supporters — Mitt Romney. The conference organizer said he had been disinvited.
- Trump Taps John Ratcliffe for Director of National Intelligence February 29, 2020It is not clear if the Republican congressman from Texas, whose name was floated for the post last year, can win Senate confirmation.
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- Nato expresses 'full solidarity' with Turkey over Syria airstrikes February 28, 2020Military alliance could strengthen reconnaissance missions to limit threat from Russian planesNato allies will consider strengthening Ankara’s air defences in response to the strike that killed 33 Turkish troops in rebel-held Syria overnight, following an emergency meeting of the military alliance in Brussels on Friday.Turkey had also called for western coun […]
- Naomi Seibt: 'anti-Greta' activist called white nationalist an inspiration February 28, 2020German teenager spoke at an event at US rightwing conference CPACA young campaigner who has been hailed by climate sceptics as the right’s answer to Greta Thunberg has previously described a white nationalist who appeared to promote “white genocide” theories as one of her “inspirations”.Naomi Seibt, a 19-year-old from Münster, Germany, who styles herself as […]
- Malaysia's Mahathir says he will stand again for PM February 29, 2020Coalition with Anwar Ibrahim back on after a week of political turmoilMahathir Mohamad has said he will stand again for Malaysian prime minister on behalf of the former ruling coalition, less than a week after quitting and plunging the country into political turmoil.Mahathir – who as interim prime minister is the world’s oldest government leader at 94 – has […]
- Welsh woman declares vindication after ‘guerrilla rewilding’ court case February 29, 2020Sioned Jones convicted of stealing logs after 20 years of felling non-native trees in CorkSioned Jones used to adore the landscape and wildlife of her adopted home in Bantry, a bucolic region in west Cork on Ireland’s Atlantic coast. She planted vegetables and herbs, foraged for nuts and berries and observed birds, insects, frogs and lizards.Then, on land ab […]
- UC Santa Cruz fires 54 graduate students participating in months-long strike February 29, 2020Termination letters were sent to those students protesting for a cost-of-living adjustment amid California’s housing crisisThe University of California, Santa Cruz, issued termination letters on Friday to 54 graduate students who have been waging a months-long strike for a cost-of-living-adjustment amid soaring rents.The firings came as graduate students at […]
- Article by young Boris Johnson helped inspire Thatcher's 'No, no, no' February 29, 2020Papers show Telegraph article was in briefing pack before historic speech on EuropeMargaret Thatcher’s infamous “No, no, no” retort to Jacques Delors, a historic moment in the UK’s relationship with Europe, which also had the effect of precipitating her downfall, was partly inspired by an article penned by a young journalist named Boris Johnson, her newly re […]
- Roman Polanski wins best director at French 'Oscars' amid protests February 28, 2020Activists protest against director who pleaded guilty to statutory rape in US but fled before sentencingPolice and protesters clashed briefly outside the French “Oscars” ceremony on Friday evening as the Franco-Polish film director Roman Polanski was awarded the prize for best director.Immediately after the announcement there was shouting and booing among th […]
- Canada mining firm accused of slavery abroad can be sued at home, supreme court rules February 28, 2020Case brought by three Eritreans against Nevsun Resources can continue as companies operating overseas face new legal riskA Vancouver-based mining company can be sued in Canada for alleged human rights abuses overseas including allegations of modern slavery, Canada’s supreme court has ruled.The decision means three Eritreans who filed a civil suit against Nev […]
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- Coronavirus: South Korea sees its largest rise in coronavirus cases February 29, 2020The country has almost 600 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 2,931.
- Roman Polanski: Walkout as he wins best director at 'French Oscars' February 29, 2020Several actresses leave 'French Oscars' ceremony after Roman Polanski wins prize for best director.
- Asia Bibi: I always believed I would be freed February 28, 2020The Pakistani Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy after years on death row says she hopes to one day return to Pakistan.
- Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February? February 29, 2020People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February.
- Trump urges Afghans to seize opportunity for peace February 28, 2020A deal will be signed with the Taliban on Saturday as the US prepares to exit Afghanistan.
- Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer February 29, 2020Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested.
- Paris Gare de Lyon: Fire at station amid DR Congo concert protest February 28, 2020Police said there had been "unacceptable incidents" linked to a Congolese singer's concert.
- Slovakia election: Double murder haunts voters February 29, 2020The murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée convulsed Slovak politics.
