US targets millions in sweeping deportation plan

 The Trump administration issued on Tuesday tough new orders for a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigrants, putting nearly all of the country’s 11 million undocumented foreigners in its cross-hairs.

Seven million Yemenis close to starvation: UN

Seven million Yemenis are closer than ever to starvation, the UN humanitarian coordinator in the country has warned,  almost two years since a conflict escalated between the government and rebels.

Britain will not bribe its way to Brexit: minister

Britain’s "Brexit" minister responsible for managing its departure from the European Union on Tuesday denied reports his government was planning to pay eastern EU states to support it during negotiations with Brussels.

Kelly heads to Mexico, Guatemala

US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly leaves for Guatemala and Mexico on Wednesday to discuss border security and trade with the countries' presidents and other top officials.

Islamic State-claimed bomb kills 70 at Pakistan shrine

At least 70 people were killed and hundreds wounded Thursday when a bomb ripped through a revered Sufi shrine in southern Pakistan, officials said, after a series of attacks which have shaken optimism over recent improvements in security.

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