U.N. says Syria blocks access for mass killings inquiry
The United Nations reports Syria refuses access to detention centers including Saydnaya Prison hindering investigations into U S allegations of mass killings and body disposal. Syria rejects the claims as unfounded while a U S State Department tally cites about 50 daily deaths and a crematorium use.
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Mexico journalists rally amid deadly wave of killings
Mexican reporters protested in Mexico City and other cities after a surge in journalist killings. They pressured authorities to act as editors and photographers mourn colleagues such as Javier Valdez and others gunned down in Sinaloa and Jalisco. The fear of impunity grows ahead of elections.
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Erdogan and Trump hail strong U S Turkish ties amid tensions
President Erdogan and President Trump reiterated solid relations while signaling no acceptance of Kurdish YPG forces in Syria. Erdogan urged cooperation and possibly extradition of Fethullah Gulen as Washington pressed Turkey on the crackdown and human rights concerns.
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Cornyn bows out of FBI director race
Texas Senator John Cornyn pulled his name from consideration for FBI director after resistance from fellow Republicans. He said he remains committed to helping find a well credentialed independent candidate.
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