EU sanctions Russia in bid to pressure Ukraine, poised for reversal
The European Union imposed new sanctions targeting Russia's financial access, oil sector, and high tech exports while widening travel bans and asset freezes. A video conference deal by leaders including Cameron Merkel and Hollande could roll back the measures within weeks if the eastern Ukraine cease-fire holds.
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Arab allies pledge to fight Islamic State
Saudi Arabia and 9 other Gulf states plus Egypt Iraq Jordan and Lebanon backed a broad strategy to stop fighters and funding and possibly join military action against Islamic State. Turkey attended but declined to sign the final communique amid concerns over security and prior hostage incidents.
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Congress backs Obama on arming Syrian rebels in battle against ISIS
Congress signals support for Obama’s call to train and equip Syrian rebels as lawmakers plan votes before the campaign recess. Leaders like Boehner Reid McConnell and Pelosi indicate likely approval while debating scope and long term defense implications and revisiting U.S. strategy in the Middle East.
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Obama Deportations Drop Near 2007 Low Amid Policy Delays
The AP finds 258,608 immigrants deported from Oct to July 28, down about 20 percent from the prior year and 25 percent from 2012, as the administration delays unilateral action on broader relief. Backlog in immigration court exceeds 400,000 cases, delaying orders to leave the U.S. Some families and detainees face longer processing times, while ICE prioritizes criminals and recent border entrants.
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