Senate Democrats lead push against Syrian refugee bill
The House passed a 289 to 137 measure to halt Syrian and Iraqi refugee admissions until a stricter vetting system is in place. Supporters say safeguards protect against terrorism while opponents warn the plan could derail resettlement. The White House threatens a veto and the Senate has yet to vote.
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Debit cards work in Cuba as Mastercard and Stonegate Bank move in
Americans can now use debit cards at Cuban hotels, restaurants, and shops as Mastercard and Stonegate Bank announce activation across the island with about 10,000 merchants. ATM cash withdrawals will start in 2016, easing spending for travelers amid the APEC summit in Manila.
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Mothers vow to intensify fight against terrorism
A statement condemns all acts of terrorism amid attacks in Paris Beirut and Sinai. It pledges to bolster international cooperation and insists economic growth and openness help address radicalization while defending free economies.
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U N appeals to USA to accept Syrian refugees
The United Nations urged the United States to honor its immigrant tradition and admit Syrian refugees cleared by security checks. Shelly Pitterman of UNHCR said the U.S. should set an example by resettling refugees, noting American funding supports aid abroad while leadership is lacking at home. Oren Dorell.
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Senators seek tighter visa rules for travelers with Syria or Iraq ties
Defense background checks involve fingerprinting and medical screenings along with lengthy refugee interviews before entry. Senators Jeff Flake and Dianne Feinstein proposed legislation to disqualify Europeans and other foreign nationals from visa waiver programs if they traveled to Syria or Iraq in the past five years. The United States runs a visa exemption for about 40 countries.
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Ringleader of Paris attacks fatally hurt in raid
Abdelhamid Abaaoud, 27, the ringleader of planned Paris extremist acts, was found dead in rubble after a Saint-Denis raid. Abaaoud linked to synagogue attacks and an Amsterdam-Paris train plot, with authorities still seeking Salah Abdeslam. France extended the state of emergency as Valls warned of possible chemical or biological threats.
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FDA approves GMO Atlantic salmon for sale in U S
The AquAdvantage Atlantic salmon produced by AquaBounty Technologies becomes the first genetically engineered food animal approved for sale in the United States. The salmon grows twice as fast while using less food, but critics warn of health and environmental risks and commerce concerns.
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