U.N. says 258 million cross borders as migrants rise
The United Nations reports 258 million people live outside their birth countries, up 49 percent since 2000, rising to 3.4 percent of the global population. In 2017 high income nations hosted 64 percent of migrants, about 165 million. The U.S. has exited negotiations on a global migration compact citing sovereignty concerns.
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Navalny says he could beat Putin in fair election
In a rare AP interview Alexei Navalny argues he would win if allowed to run and to use major media. He notes Putin enjoys high approval, but cites a political system that punishes dissent and keeps his name off airwaves. Navalny’s prospects depend on election access and media coverage.
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Deadly Amtrak derailment on new Puget Sound bypass
The Amtrak Cascades train derailed on the Point Defiance Bypass near Tacoma while traveling at about 81 mph, sending cars onto Interstate 5. Injured include a UW student from Copenhagen and a Southern California traveler. a Portland visit was planned by one passenger. Doctors treated casualties at a triage site as officials investigated the inaugural run of the bypass. President Trump pressed for faster infrastructure spending amid the crash.
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