Pope urges help for Cuban migrants amid border standoff
Pope Francis calls on Central American governments to urgently assist thousands of Cuban migrants stranded on the Costa Rica Nicaragua border. About 5,000 Cubans are estimated to be blocked, with Nicaragua blocking passage to the United States. The issue may feature in Francis' February Mexico trip.
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Iraqi forces seize government compound in Ramadi
Iraqi forces said they captured the main government compound in Ramadi with U S backed airstrikes clearing explosives. The symbolically important win centers downtown while much of the city remains under Islamic State control as operations push from the south and west toward remaining militant areas.
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Chicago families press for action after West Garfield Park shooting
Family members of Quintonio LeGrier and Bettie Jones joined activists in Chicago to demand changes in police interaction with black residents. They criticized Mayor Emanuel as officials review responses to mental health calls after the weekend killings.
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Cal i f o r n i a Mosque Hit By Suspected Hate Crime
Arson at the Tracy Islamic Center over the weekend is being investigated as a possible hate crime. Debris from a Molotov like device was found outside the mosque, causing about $1000 in damage. Authorities including the FBI are reviewing a possible fence-jump suspect.
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Two Palestinian attackers shot at West Bank checkpoint
Israeli soldiers killed two knife wielding Palestinians at a northern West Bank checkpoint after they stabbed a soldier. Earlier a Palestinian was arrested after stabbing a guard in Jerusalem near the Central Bus Station. Two Palestinian women with knives were arrested at a settlement post and in Hebron. The incidents fuel the knife intifada with over 96 attacks since Oct 1, 20 Israelis killed and more than 130 Palestinians dead.
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