Migrant sea surge tops half million in Europe this year
The IOM reports 522,124 migrants and refugees reached Europe by sea this year, more than doubling the previous high. Greece received about 388,000 and Italy 130,891. many originate from Syria, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan and Bangladesh amid deadly central Mediterranean routes and rising Aegean losses.
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Migrants Hit New High in Europe Sea Arrivals
George Petras reports that migrant and refugee sea arrivals to Europe have more than doubled in 2014 to 2015. The top destinations in 2015 are Greece and Spain, with about 2,819 cases by Sept 29. Estimates derive from government data and IOM field offices.
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Incidents Involving Border Agents’ Force Decline
CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske says force incidents fell 28 percent in the past year amid reforms. He proposes expanding the internal affairs unit from 120 to over 500 investigators as agency size reaches 60,000. The remarks follow prior criticism of use of force and include the case of Lonnie Swartz indicted for the 2012 killing of 16-year-old Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez in Nogales.
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Rubio Surges to Second in USA Today GOP Power Rankings
USA Today surveys reveal Marco Rubio overtaking Donald Trump to claim second place for the first time, with Carly Fiorina maintaining leadership on ballots. The shift follows Scott Walker's exit and a stronger debate showing for Rubio, while Trump slides further from the top.
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Castro demands end to embargo and Guantanamo closure
Cuban leader Castro told President Obama that full normalization hinges on lifting the U.S. embargo and returning Guantanamo Bay. Obama pressed lawmakers to end the embargo as both leaders discussed stepped efforts to reestablish ties during a UN General Assembly session.
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