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Flying migrants to Florida bunk, Trump declares President Donald Trump on Sunday denied reports that hundreds of migrants will be flown from the Mexican border to Florida and other areas in the U.S. interior ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 20, 2019

Will fight if Iranians start war, Saudis say Saudi Arabia does not want a war but will not hesitate to defend itself if Iran decides to start one, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 20, 2019

India ends national election; vote count to be Thursday Voting in India's mammoth national election ended Sunday with the seventh and final phase of a grueling poll that lasted more than five weeks. by JULHAS ALAM and ASHOK SHARMA The Associated Press - May 20, 2019

Corbyn: Give public choice on Brexit deal Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn moved closer Sunday to fully backing a second referendum on Britain's exit from the European Union, saying the public should be ... by Jessica Shankleman Bloomberg News - May 20, 2019

Venezuelans wait in long gas lines U.S. sanctions on oil-rich Venezuela appear to be taking hold, resulting in mile-long lines for fuel in the South American nation's second-largest city, Maracai... by SCOTT SMITHand SHEYLA URDANETA The Associated Press - May 20, 2019

Swiss voters approve tighter gun laws Swiss voters on Sunday approved a measure to tighten the Alpine nation's gun laws, bringing the country in line with many of its European partners despite the o... by JAMEY KEATEN The Associated Press - May 20, 2019

Italy set to close ports to migrant rescuers The Italian Interior Ministry vowed Sunday to press ahead with a new decree formalizing the closure of Italian ports to aid groups that rescue migrants, even af... by NICOLE WINFIELD The Associated Press - May 20, 2019

Names and faces Madonna and a leather-clad punk group from Iceland added a tinge of political controversy to Saturday’s Eurovision song contest, held this year in Tel Aviv and ... May 20, 2019

The World in Brief Syria ceases fire in rebel stronghold May 20, 2019

Thousands rally before EU vote Tens of thousands of demonstrators opposed to right-wing populism and nationalism took to the streets Sunday in a number of European cities before May 23-26 ele... May 20, 2019

Airlines told of flight risk in Iran region; FAA cites jets, weapons, chance for ‘miscalculation’ Commercial airliners flying over the Persian Gulf risk being targeted by "miscalculation or misidentification" from the Iranian military during heightened tensi... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 19, 2019

Morrison stuns Australia with win Scott Morrison, Australia's conservative prime minister, scored a surprise victory in federal elections Saturday, propelled by a populist wave -- the "quiet Aus... by Damien Cave The New York Times - May 19, 2019

Austrian leader calls for early election Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called Saturday for an early election after his vice chancellor resigned over a covertly shot video that showed him apparent... by DAVID McHUGH and KAMILA JAFARU The Associated Press - May 19, 2019

Pope calls for truth, humility in journalism Pope Francis urged foreign correspondents on Saturday to humbly use the power of the press to search for the truth and give voice to the voiceless, saying journ... by The Associated Press - May 19, 2019

India village-fire victims blame election violence Riya Mondal could not stop crying. Standing in front of the burned-out shell of her family's home and adjacent appliance repair shop, she pointed to the blacken... by Vindu Goel and Shaikh Azizur Rahman The New York Times - May 19, 2019