U.S. tightens asylum rules to send migrants elsewhere
The Trump administration will publish a fast track regulation allowing asylum seekers to be sent to third countries with bilateral agreements even if they did not pass through them. The rule expands existing deals with Canada, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras and could curb US asylum access significantly, with migrants needing to prove likelihood of persecution in the destination country.
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U S shifts stance on Israeli settlements draws ire
The United States under the Trump administration reverses four decades of policy by saying Israeli settlements in the West Bank are not a violation of international law. Secretary of State Pompeo says legal questions should be solved by Israeli courts. The move drew EU criticism and could bolster Benjamin Netanyahu amid political pressure after election stalemate.
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Purported shooter among 3 killed in Oklahoma Walmart parking lot
Three people died in a shooting outside a Duncan Walmart with the gunman among the dead. Police said two victims were inside a car and the shooter killed them before turning the gun on himself. No motive given and scene is under investigation. Walmart says the female victim had worked there less than two months.
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Fresno shooting kills four at backyard gathering in Fresno
Four men were killed and six others injured when two men with semi-automatic handguns opened fire on a backyard party in Fresno on Sunday night. Authorities say the attackers fled into darkness and no suspects or motive are identified.
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McConnell says spending bill okayed by White House
Senate Leader Mitch McConnell said the administration supports a stopgap spending bill through December 20 to avert a government shutdown. The Democratic House is expected to pass it this week and send it to the Senate for final approval and a Trump signature before the Thursday deadline.
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