Day: April 16, 2021

World
Apr 16

U.N. says 40 civilians died in central Yemen in March

By Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press

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After Blowback From Allies, WH Says Biden Will Move to Lift Trump’s Refugee Caps Next Month

In this March 19 photo, migrants are seen in custody at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing area under the Anzalduas International Bridge, in Mission, Texas. U.S. authorities say they picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March, the largest monthly number ever recorded and a major test for President Joe Biden as he reverses many of his predecessor’s hardline immigration tactics. (AP)

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Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley, seen here at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on March 11, are calling on the Biden administration to lift the cap on refugees.

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White House Walks Back Order On Refugee Limits After Backlash

Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said President Biden would set an increased refugee cap by May 15. Earlier, the White House said it will keep the number of refugees capped at 15,000 for the fiscal year.

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Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley, seen here at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on March 11, are calling on the Biden administration to lift the cap on refugees.

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White House Walks Back Order On Refugee Limits After Backlash

Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said President Biden would set an increased refugee cap by May 15. Earlier, the White House said it will keep the number of refugees capped at 15,000 for the fiscal year.