Flood of migrants overwhelms Croatia on trail to Europe
In Tovarnik and across Croatia thousands of asylum seekers flooded into the country within a day as migrants diverted from Hungary Serbia routes. Police struggled to register arrivals while EU leaders planned an emergency summit. many seek Sweden Germany or the Netherlands, hoping for sanctuary and better benefits.
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Bergdahl Desertion Hearing Opens at Fort Sam Houston
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl faces desertion and misbehavior charges at a preliminary hearing in San Antonio. Prosecutors say he planned a weeks long exit from Combat Outpost Mest Lalak in Afghanistan in 2009 and could face life if convicted on misbehavior. He disappeared June 30 2009 and was captured by the Taliban before being released in 2014. His lawyer argues he sought to report disturbing circumstances rather than desert.
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Catholics Reach Parity in Congress with Pope Francis Presence
The 114th Congress marks the most Catholic lawmakers ever and parity between Republicans and Democrats, fueled by rising Catholic representation including Darin LaHood. Protestant and Jewish shares remain minority on the Hill while unaffiliated members are underrepresented.
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