Evacuation bus bombing kills 126 in Syria including 68 children
A car bombing near evacuation buses outside Aleppo killed 126 people, including 68 children and 109 evacuees from Foua and Kefraya. The attack also claimed escorts and fighters. UNICEF condemned the assault and urged protection for affected children. No group claimed responsibility.
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Erdogan wins Turkish referendum expanding presidential powers
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured a 51.41 percent yes vote with 48.59 percent no as ballots finished counting. The 18 amendments abolish the prime minister's office and grant sweeping executive powers to the president, signaling a major shift despite opposition challenges and international criticism.
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World Easter marked amid violence and hope
Christians worldwide observed Easter with solemn tones as Pope Francis condemned war and hatred after church bombings in Egypt and Syria attacks. In Vatican City he cited the latest atrocity in Syria, while Egyptian Copts mourned after twin church bombings. Cardinal Dolan spoke in New York and President Trump attended Easter service in Florida.
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Homeland Security chief defends expanded immigration staffing
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly defended plans to hire 10,000 more immigration and customs enforcement officers and 5,000 border agents, arguing a lower bar on criminality broadens the enforcement net while denying a “deportation force.” He cited DUI cases and noted Congress faces a funding path that could include border money and a possible April government shutdown if action stalls.
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Census funding worries delay 2020 count plan
Washington observers warn the 2020 census may be underfunded and behind schedule as the Census Bureau shifts to online and phone data collection. Budget shortfalls threaten tests and new systems, risking costly miscounts and delayed improvements.
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