Europe-wide protests rally for migrants amid rising border fears
Hundreds gather in Budapest and thousands in London to support migrants fleeing war as EU delays a refugee resettlement vote. Hungary proposes 3.4 billion dollars to Turkey and Jordan while rights groups cite overcrowded camps and harsh handling at border bottlenecks.
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Explosions in India kill 87 in Madhya Pradesh restaurant
In Petlawad Madhya Pradesh a two story restaurant building collapsed after gas cylinder blasts and a second explosion involving mining gel sticks killed 87 and injured about 100. Police said initial blast drew crowds worsening casualties. Rescue teams completed searches and injured were moved to hospitals.
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Merkel Fends Off Backlash Over German Refugee Welcome
Berlin reports Chancellor Angela Merkel defended open borders amid a record influx of asylum-seekers, stating the move responded to an emergency. The government has admitted about 450,000 arrivals while urging European partners to share burden and promote integration for women refugees.
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Egypt government resigns amid corruption scandal
Egypt's government resigned amid a corruption scandal involving the agriculture minister. President Sissi accepted the resignation and asked Prime Minister Mahlab to lead a caretaker cabinet. Sherif Ismail was named to form the new government as the next prime minister. Authorities had detained Agriculture Minister Salah al-Din Helal on bribery suspicions.
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