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Caravan migrants accuse US border agents of 'repression' by using tear gas

A group of Central American migrants camped at the U.S.-Mexico border said Tuesday that they were "victims of repression" by American border agents who launched tear gas over the weekend at a crowd that included angry rock-throwers and crying children.

• 5:34Nielsen: Border security is national security
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Afghan official: 30 civilians die during battle with Taliban

At least 30 civilians were killed along with 16 Taliban fighters as Afghan government forces battled insurgents in southern Helmand province overnight, provincial officials said Wednesday.

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The Latest: China's Xi calls for consensus on trade

The Latest on Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Spain ahead of the G-20 summit (all times local): 12:45 p.m. Chinese President Xi Jinping says the international community needs to build consensus to solve growing tensions over trade, in remarks ahead of a high-stakes sit-down with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.

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Three years after sealing a landmark global climate deal in Paris, world leaders are gathering again to agree on the fine print.

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Enormous cow that weighs more than a car is saved from the slaughterhouse

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Top diplomats at UN meeting offer support for Afghanistan

The Afghan president appealed for support for his reform efforts in a speech to top diplomats and other senior officials gathered at a U.N.-backed conference focusing on development, peace and security in the war-battered country.

Europe2 hours ago

The Latest: Estonia summons Russian envoy over Ukraine

The Latest on raised tensions between Russia and Ukraine (all times local): 1:25 p.m. Estonia has summoned the Russian ambassador to Tallinn over Russia's use of military power against Ukrainian sailors and vessels in the Kerch Strait.

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Kremlin still expecting Putin-Trump summit to go ahead

MOSCOW — The Kremlin says it still expects a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump to go ahead as planned.

Australia7 hours ago

Australian politician hails tribe’s border policy after missionary's killing: report

An Australian politician known for her staunch anti-immigration policy has praised a remote Indian island tribe for defending their way of life after reportedly killing an American missionary with bows and arrows earlier this month.  

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Afghan official: 30 civilians die during battle with Taliban

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Australian politician hails tribe’s border policy after missionary's killing: report

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Australian politician hails tribe’s border policy after missionary's killing: report

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Australian capital installs same-sex silhouettes in pedestrian lights

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American tourist rescued after boat capsizes off Australia

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The week in pictures, Nov. 17-Nov. 23

Take a look at and enjoy some of the most evocative, momentous images captured around the world in the past seven days.

Australia7 hours ago

Australian politician hails tribe’s border policy after missionary's killing: report

An Australian politician known for her staunch anti-immigration policy has praised a remote Indian island tribe for defending their way of life after reportedly killing an American missionary with bows and arrows earlier this month.  

The Americas8 hours ago

Venezuela's next generation of opposition plays a long game

Roberto Patino, a rising star in Venezuela's unravelling opposition movement, pushes through a crowd of children clutching spoons and waiting to eat.

Asia10 hours ago

Explosion near chemical plant in China leaves 22 dead

At least 22 people were killed and at least another 22 were wounded after an explosion was reported near a chemical plant in China early Wednesday.

The Americas10 hours ago

North Korea criticizes US for seeking UN meeting on rights

North Korea is accusing the Trump administration and some supporters of trying to "stoke confrontation" instead of promoting peace efforts by calling for a U.N. Security Council meeting to discuss human rights in the country.

The Americas11 hours ago

UN envoy disappointed at nations reneging on migration deal

The U.N. envoy for international migration said Tuesday she's "very disappointed" that some countries are reneging on their support for a global compact to promote safe and orderly migration and reduce human smuggling and trafficking — some for "bizarre" reasons.

Migrant Caravan13 hours ago

Caravan migrants accuse US border agents of 'repression' by using tear gas

A group of Central American migrants camped at the U.S.-Mexico border said Tuesday that they were "victims of repression" by American border agents who launched tear gas over the weekend at a crowd that included angry rock-throwers and crying children.

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VIDEO13 hours ago

Migrant caravan members losing hope of asylum in US

Frustration and desperation setting in for thousands of Central American migrants stranded in Tijuana who made the journey hoping to enter the U.S.; Jeff Paul reports.

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Roadside blast in Afghanistan kills 3 US troops

National security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the deadliest attack on American troops in Afghanistan in nearly a year and a half.

The Americas14 hours ago

Puerto Rico approves laws for insurance holders post-Maria

The governor of Puerto Rico overhauled the U.S. territory's insurance laws on Tuesday to help protect policy holders as thousands of claims remain unresolved more than a year after Hurricane Maria.

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VIDEO16 hours ago

American tourist describes terrifying hang glider mishap

As Chris Gursky took to the skies over Switzerland for his first hang gliding flight, he quickly realized something was wrong: He wasn't attached to the glider.

Europe16 hours ago

Swiss to investigate near-miss hang gliding incident

Switzerland's civil aviation authority said it will question a hang-glider pilot after a tourist he flew over a picturesque Swiss landscape nearly fell dozens of meters (yards) to the ground because his harness wasn't properly attached.

The Americas17 hours ago

Security concerns arise as Argentina hosts G-20

Argentine authorities say that Buenos Aires will be an armored city when world leaders arrive for this week's G-20 summit.

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