Kate Bartlett
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First Afrikaners granted refugee status due to arrive in U.S.
Three months ago, President Trump signed an executive order telling white Afrikaans South Africans they could apply for refugee status in the U.S. The first group has been swiftly processed and is set to arrive on U.S. soil Monday
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Trump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya
A U.S. official has confirmed to NPR that the Trump administration is planning to deport migrants to Libya, another step in a crackdown on illegal immigration.
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Rwanda says in 'early stages' of talks with U.S. to take in deported migrants
The tiny east African country of Rwanda says its holding "early talks" with the Trump administraion about taking in deported migrants from the US.
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Trump calls on Putin to 'STOP' attacks on Ukraine after deadly Kyiv strike
President Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop attacks as the Ukrainian military says Russia launched at least 215 drones and missiles at Ukraine, most aimed at the capital.
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How the world is reacting to Pope Francis' death
Francis was revered by millions of Catholics worldwide, but his appeal was felt far beyond the church. To hear more we've turned to our correspondents in the Middle East, Africa and South America.
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South Africa reels over Trump's offer of refugee status to white Afrikaners
President Trump's controversial executive order offering refugee status to the White Afrikaner minority in South Africa has enflamed tensions in the country and emboldened some who want to secede.
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Trump's tariffs to hit tiny African country of Lesotho especially hard
Last month, President Trump claimed "nobody has ever heard of" Lesotho. Now, this month, the tiny southern African country has been dealt a massive blow by Trump's tariffs.
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Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum
Sudan's army has taken control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, in a major turning point during the war. The palace and the capital had been occupied by the Rapid Support Force paramilitary since the start of the war, but over the last year the army have been making gradual gains.
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What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of'
President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked "nobody has ever heard of." Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.
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Marco Rubio is absent as ministers from world's richest countries meet in South Africa
Foreign ministers from the world's top economies are meeting for the G20 in South Africa. But the U.S. is conspicuous in its absence.
