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US takes step to require DNA samples from asylum-seekers
Washington, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — The Trump administration is planning to collect DNA samples from asylum-seekers and other migrants detained by immigration officials and will add the information to a massive FBI database used by law enforcement hunting for criminals, a Justice Department official said.
Russia's new focus on Africa takes advantage of US drift
Johannesburg, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is following China's lead and making a splashy bid for influence in Africa, hosting the continent's leaders this week in the first-ever Russia-Africa Summit.
Duchess of Sussex calls 1st year of marriage difficult
London, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — The Duchess of Sussex says her first year of marriage to Britain's Prince Harry has been difficult because of the pressure from Britain's tabloid press.
Residents of northeast Syria city pelt departing US troops
Akcakale, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Angry over the U.S. withdrawal from Syria, residents of a Kurdish-dominated city pelted departing American military vehicles with potatoes Monday as they drove through.
Canada votes in election that could see Trudeau lose power
Toronto, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the threat of being knocked from power after one term as the nation held parliamentary elections on Monday.
Tornado rips through Dallas; 1 dead in Arkansas amid storms
Dallas, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Crews searched Monday through the rubble of homes and businesses torn apart by a tornado that ripped through the Dallas area the night before, and one person was killed by a falling tree in Arkansas as the storms moved to the northeast.
UK's Boris Johnson tries again for vote on EU divorce deal
London, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted for a second time to secure lawmakers' backing for his European Union divorce deal on Monday as Parliament geared up for a grueling week of political warfare over Brexit.
Indonesia's losing presidential candidate to join Cabinet
Jakarta, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Indonesia's losing presidential candidate says he'll join his election rival's Cabinet to help strengthen the country's defense.
2 Indian states hold elections; Modi's party expected to win
New Delhi, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Voters cast ballots Monday in two Indian states where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party is seeking a second consecutive term.
Outcry in Ukraine over song mocking ex-central bank chief
Kyiv, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Ukrainian officials on Monday lashed out at a parody song targeting Ukraine's former central bank chief and mocking a recent arson attack on her home.