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Veteran FBI employee claims he was fired for displaying Pride flag

A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag draped near his desk.

CBS America

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What we know about ICE operations in Charlotte and New Orleans

The Department of Homeland Security says more than 250 people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally have been arrested in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area. Meanwhile, DHS plans to target New Orleans for its next immigration crackdo...

CBS News

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Tokyo-Beijing dispute fuels unease among Chinese diaspora in Japan

The diplomatic dispute between China and Japan intensifies. What it could mean for Chinese nationals living and working in Tokyo.

Al Jazeera

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China leads clean energy revolution, but coal reliance continues

One of the world's biggest polluters switches to clean energy but climate scientists are critical of China's reliance on coal.

Al Jazeera

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Seagulls flock to 'hotel' in Norway's far east

A fisherman has created urban lodgings for gull species threatened by climate change, predators and avian flu in their natural habitats. It's booked out.

DW News

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Rapper Nicki Minaj call for protections for Nigerian Christians

U.S. rap star Nicki Minaj has backed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Christians in Nigeria face persecution. Earlier this month, Trump said he would send troops into the country if Abuja did not protect the religious community.

Africanews

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German Chancellor Merz blasts Belém, rattling Brazilians

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked outrage with a derogatory comment about his visit to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, saying that the delegation was happy to be back in Berlin from "this place".

Euronews

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Thai labor shortage opens jobs for Burmese refugees for first time

After U.S. aid cuts left thousands of Burmese refugees struggling along the Thai-Myanmar border, a labor shortage in Thailand has opened a new path: employment rights for refugees. For families like Tun Min Lat’s, this marks a hopeful tu...

Reuters

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Indigenous groups call for climate justice at COP30

COP30, the first climate summit in the Amazon, sees record Indigenous participation. Yet many remain outside official halls, creating their own spaces to demand a voice in decisions shaping their future.

DW News

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Ethiopia aims to plant seven billion trees by 2025

Ethiopia wants to plant over 7 billion trees by 2025 - for a better climate and to fight erosion and drought. The project will also create many jobs.

DW News

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Typhoon Fung-wong was bigger than all of the Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong was massive — nearly 1,800 kilometres across, covering almost the entire Philippine archipelago. But it wasn’t just its size that made it dangerous. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe looks into how back-to-back storms, weak...

CBC News

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Charlotte baker closes shop due to immigration crackdown

Cristina Rojas, who became a U.S. citizen in March, says she has temporarily closed The Batchmaker, the bakery she owns in Charlotte, North Carolina, fearing for her community's safety amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

CBS America

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Charlotte students protest Border Patrol with school walkouts

Hundreds of students in Charlotte, North Carolina, walked out of class Tuesday to protest the presence of Border Patrol agents in their city.

CBS America

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Scientists find sharks, reefs are hanging tough

Scientists exploring the deep waters off the African archipelago of Comoros captured rare footage of sharks thriving as far deep as 2,700 feet, a strong sign that a functioning food web still survives beneath the warming waters of the In...

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Eswatini confirms it received millions for accepting U.S. deportees

Details of the agreement with the Trump administration have not been disclosed, and the government faces court action from lawyers who claim it is unconstitutional.

Africanews

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Fact check: Is Germany turbo-charging its naturalisation process?

Narratives online have abounded since the summer about how easy it is to naturalise as a German citizen. The Cube unpacks some of these claims.

Euronews

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South Africa readies for G20 despite U.S. boycott

Hopes for a strong G20 declaration on climate and debt relief are slim as South Africa readies to host the summit from Saturday (November 22). Global tensions and a boycott by the United States threaten to overshadow the gathering.

Reuters

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Survivors of Spain's Catholic rehabilitation centers seek recognition

Survivors of Catholic moral rehabilitation institutes in Spain, where thousands of women and girls endured harsh treatment during Francisco Franco's dictatorship and beyond, are seeking recognition and a national apology for their suffer...

Reuters

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Latvia's climate-friendly solution to defend against Russia

Latvia's military is considering rewatering drained peatlands to turn them into natural barriers along its border with Russia. The restored bogs could also help in the fight against global warming.

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UK’s sweeping asylum law changes: How will they impact refugees?

The UK government unveils sweeping reforms to its asylum laws - saying the goal is to fix a broken system.

Al Jazeera

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Trump says U.S. will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visas

The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday (November 17).

Reuters

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U.K. introduces tougher laws for asylum seekers

The U.K. government has proposed a major overhaul of its asylum rules, making it easier to deport people and quadruple the amount of time it takes to become a permanent resident.

CBC News

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DHS touts new arrests as it ramps up operations in Charlotte

Customs and Border Protection agents have arrested at least 130 people in North Carolina's largest city since it began operations there over the weekend.

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Why more Americans are choosing non-denominational churches

In 1972, fewer than 3% of Americans identified as non-denominational Christians. Now it's 14%, or nearly 40 million people, according to the General Social Survey. Maurice DuBois visited a non-denominational church in St. Louis, Missouri.

CBS America

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Man claims ICE arrested him in Charlotte “because I’m Latino”

Hundreds of immigration agents descended on Charlotte, North Carolina, pulling people from shopping centers and moving in on a landscaping crew putting up Christmas lights.

CBS America

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Many Syrians in Germany reluctant to return to home country

A decade ago, Germany opened its borders to those fleeing the Syrian war. Now, Chancellor Merz says Syria is safe enough for people to return to. But many are hesitant to leave the country they have come to call home.

DW News

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Rev. Jesse Jackson in stable condition, family says

Rev. Jesse Jackson's family said the civil rights leader is in stable condition and not on life support after reports circulated of his hospitalization. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest.

CBS America

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Supreme Court to hear case over U.S. stopping migrants in Mexico

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case over whether the U.S. can stop migrants in Mexico and deny people the right to an asylum claim. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

CBS America

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Did Brazil chop down 100,000 trees for COP30?

As European leaders take part in COP30, claims that the controversial Avenida Liberdade — a four-lane 13km highway which cuts across the Amazon — was constructed specifically for the climate summit have spread online.

Euronews

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Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

Euronews