Iraq moves to control Kurd border amid independence showdown
Iraqi military prepared to seal international borders of the northern Kurdish region after a Friday flight ban. Troops in Turkey and Iran edge toward border crossings while peppering concerns in the United States over potential conflict following the Kurdish referendum.
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Tillerson Confirms Direct Talks With North Korea
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the United States is talking directly with North Korea to gauge willingness to negotiate its nuclear program. He urged easing rhetoric and noted lines of communication to Pyongyang while warning options remain on the table amid rising tensions and sanctions.
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Catalan separatists vow to defy police school ultimatum
Catalan separatists vow to ignore a 6 am police deadline ordering occuped schools closed. Police seal hundreds of sites center the day as Madrid protests grow and officials warn ballots and a lawful vote may be impossible. Catalan authorities push ahead amid court ban and national government opposition.
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Supreme Court Opens Term With Religious Liberty and Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court starts its term focusing on a Colorado wedding cake case that tests expressive free speech against gay rights laws and a Wisconsin case challenging partisan electoral maps. Justice Kennedy is pivotal amid talk he may retire, with implications for future appointments.
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Trump to tout $300 million windfall from deregulation push
President Trump will claim that rolling back rules saves about $300 million annually. He will emphasize rule rewrites and delays spur growth and jobs, while critics say the drive harms regular Americans and serves corporate donors.
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