Six Debates Set By Democrats Despite Calls For More
Democrats will hold six official presidential debates Debbie Wasserman Schultz said at a Christian Science Monitor breakfast. In other news a Baltimore judge denied a venue change for six police officers charged in Freddie Gray Jr. death. Eleven more items include Japan floods forcing evacuations and Ukraine closing airspace to Russian flights to Syria.
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Migrants Press On Despite Storms and Border Orders
Migrants trudged through mud and rain toward Greece’s border with Macedonia as Europe faces a new wave of refugees. Hungary plans a fence with Serbia by October to curb flows while Denmark allows migrant movement to Sweden after severing a highway link with Germany. Merkel's deputy cites refugees easing Europe’s skills gap, though critics fear increased movement. At the border, Syrians, including children and elderly, endure rain and cold as Macedonian police attempt to maintain order. Obama pledges to admit at least 10,000 Syrian refugees next year.
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Pope Francis Capitol Hill visit sparks faith political lobbying
Activists from climate, labor, abortion rights and other groups plan demonstrations and meetings with lawmakers around Pope Francis forthcoming U.S. visit. They hope his moral voice will elevate their issues though he will not back specific legislation. The encyclical on climate change adds moral force to the debate.
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U S urged to tighten cyber security against Chinese hackers
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told the House intelligence committee that the United States must strengthen cyber defenses to deter Chinese cyber espionage targeting national security, economic data, and intellectual property as Xi Jinping prepares a state visit. He warned China and Russia as the most advanced threats, with Iran and North Korea capable of disruptions.
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