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German parliament backs election front-runner's call for tough border rules with far-right support

Jan. 29, 2025 13:03 PM EST

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's parliament on Wednesday narrowly approved a call by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's main challenger to turn back many more migrants at the country's borders, with the help of a far-right party — a move that drew strong criticism of the front-runner in the campaign for next...

Congo tries to slow the assault of Rwanda-backed rebels amid reports of dead bodies in the streets

Jan. 28, 2025 19:51 PM EST

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma after entering eastern Congo's largest city, as U.N. officials reported violence, looting and bodies in the streets. The officials said...