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Explained: UK's Safety Of Rwanda Bill And Why It Is Controversial
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill 2023, which parliament has approved, is the UK government's latest attempt to deport asylum seekers to the east African country as part of efforts to cut irregular immigration, after previous attempt
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3 Teen Migrants Charged By Malta For Hijacking Tanker After Sea Rescue
Three teenage migrants were charged in a Maltese court on Saturday with hijacking a small commercial tanker that had rescued them and others off the coast of Libya.The three, who have pleaded not guilty, were among 108 Africans rescued by the El Hiblu 1 tanker this week.
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"1 In 1.3 Million": 28-Year-Old Immigrant Wins Lottery In Canada, Twice
A young west African immigrant who moved to Canada two years ago has hit the lottery jackpot -- twice.
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Jay-Z Thinks Trump Is 'In Pain'; President Responds By Bragging About Helping Black People
Disappointing. Hurtful. Misinformed. That's how rap superstar Jay-Z characterized President Donald Trump's reported comments at a Jan. 11 White House meeting, in which he told lawmakers that immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African nations were from "shithole countries," according to senators who were with the president.
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Trump Seems To Deny "Shithole Countries" Remark But Fails To Quell Global Outrage
resident Donald Trump's comments about African countries and Haiti drew condemnation from around the world Friday, putting the White House and Republicans on the defensive while casting doubt on hopes of resolving disputes in the coming weeks over immigration legislation.
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Donald Trump Reiterates Support For 'Merit Based' Immigration
US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated support for "a merit based system of immigration," following outrage after he reportedly called African and other nations "shithole" countries.
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Trump Attacks Protections For Immigrants From 'Shithole' Countries In Oval Office Meeting
President Donald Trump grew frustrated with lawmakers Thursday in the Oval Office when they floated restoring protections for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African countries as part of a bipartisan immigration deal, according to several people briefed on the meeting.
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Donald Trump Expected To Order Temporary Ban On Refugees
President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders starting on Wednesday that include a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens of Syria and six other Middle Eastern and African countries, according to several congressional aides and immigration experts briefed on the matter.
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3 Gupta Brothers Who Travel With Chefs In Mega Scandal In This Country
Political drama, mining deals and even wedding party controversies -- an immigrant family that is one of South Africa's wealthiest has long been accused of undue influence behind the scenes.
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Anti-Apartheid Hero Chris Hani's Killer To Be Freed: Lawyer
A South African court ruled today that a Polish immigrant who shot dead the anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani in 1993 should be released on parole after 23 years behind bars.
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'Fat' Cook Gives Up Fight To Stay In New Zealand
An obese South African chef declared too fat to live in New Zealand has given up the immigration battle to return home, reports said on Friday.
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South African Anti-Immigrant Attacks Spread to Downtown Johannesburg
Twelve people were arrested overnight as anti-foreigner attacks in South Africa spread to parts of downtown Johannesburg, police said today.
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South African Police Vow to Halt Spread of Immigrant Attacks
South African police on Thursday vowed to quell a wave of anti-immigrant violence after attacks spread to Johannesburg overnight and fears grew that the country's economic troubles could spark widespread unrest.
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South Africa Shaken by Anti-Immigrant Riots
South African authorities have re-established order - for now - in Soweto and other Johannesburg townships, after a week of looting of foreign-owned shops and violence in which four people were killed.
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Hundreds of Migrants Storm Morocco-Spain Border
Some 350 African migrants tried to storm a fence from Morocco into Spanish territory on Wednesday, authorities said, the latest in a wave of desperate arrivals at Europe's southern border.
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Explained: UK's Safety Of Rwanda Bill And Why It Is Controversial
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill 2023, which parliament has approved, is the UK government's latest attempt to deport asylum seekers to the east African country as part of efforts to cut irregular immigration, after previous attempt
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3 Teen Migrants Charged By Malta For Hijacking Tanker After Sea Rescue
Three teenage migrants were charged in a Maltese court on Saturday with hijacking a small commercial tanker that had rescued them and others off the coast of Libya.The three, who have pleaded not guilty, were among 108 Africans rescued by the El Hiblu 1 tanker this week.
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"1 In 1.3 Million": 28-Year-Old Immigrant Wins Lottery In Canada, Twice
A young west African immigrant who moved to Canada two years ago has hit the lottery jackpot -- twice.
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Jay-Z Thinks Trump Is 'In Pain'; President Responds By Bragging About Helping Black People
Disappointing. Hurtful. Misinformed. That's how rap superstar Jay-Z characterized President Donald Trump's reported comments at a Jan. 11 White House meeting, in which he told lawmakers that immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African nations were from "shithole countries," according to senators who were with the president.
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Trump Seems To Deny "Shithole Countries" Remark But Fails To Quell Global Outrage
resident Donald Trump's comments about African countries and Haiti drew condemnation from around the world Friday, putting the White House and Republicans on the defensive while casting doubt on hopes of resolving disputes in the coming weeks over immigration legislation.
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Donald Trump Reiterates Support For 'Merit Based' Immigration
US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated support for "a merit based system of immigration," following outrage after he reportedly called African and other nations "shithole" countries.
-
Trump Attacks Protections For Immigrants From 'Shithole' Countries In Oval Office Meeting
President Donald Trump grew frustrated with lawmakers Thursday in the Oval Office when they floated restoring protections for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African countries as part of a bipartisan immigration deal, according to several people briefed on the meeting.
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Donald Trump Expected To Order Temporary Ban On Refugees
President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders starting on Wednesday that include a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens of Syria and six other Middle Eastern and African countries, according to several congressional aides and immigration experts briefed on the matter.
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3 Gupta Brothers Who Travel With Chefs In Mega Scandal In This Country
Political drama, mining deals and even wedding party controversies -- an immigrant family that is one of South Africa's wealthiest has long been accused of undue influence behind the scenes.
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Anti-Apartheid Hero Chris Hani's Killer To Be Freed: Lawyer
A South African court ruled today that a Polish immigrant who shot dead the anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani in 1993 should be released on parole after 23 years behind bars.
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'Fat' Cook Gives Up Fight To Stay In New Zealand
An obese South African chef declared too fat to live in New Zealand has given up the immigration battle to return home, reports said on Friday.
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South African Anti-Immigrant Attacks Spread to Downtown Johannesburg
Twelve people were arrested overnight as anti-foreigner attacks in South Africa spread to parts of downtown Johannesburg, police said today.
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South African Police Vow to Halt Spread of Immigrant Attacks
South African police on Thursday vowed to quell a wave of anti-immigrant violence after attacks spread to Johannesburg overnight and fears grew that the country's economic troubles could spark widespread unrest.
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South Africa Shaken by Anti-Immigrant Riots
South African authorities have re-established order - for now - in Soweto and other Johannesburg townships, after a week of looting of foreign-owned shops and violence in which four people were killed.
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Hundreds of Migrants Storm Morocco-Spain Border
Some 350 African migrants tried to storm a fence from Morocco into Spanish territory on Wednesday, authorities said, the latest in a wave of desperate arrivals at Europe's southern border.
