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A coalition of Jewish groups warns that the Trump administration stripping international students of visas under the guise of fighting antisemitism actually makes Jews less safe and undermines the rule of law. -
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The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse.
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A court ruled that Humala, who governed Peru from 2011 to 2016, took illegal campaign contributions.
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