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U.S. plan for Palestinians draws shrugs in Mideast The economic component of the Mideast peace plan from President Donald Trump's administration drew chilly responses from regional allies Sunday, two days before... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 24, 2019

Mexico's south hit as border tightened Mexican authorities over the weekend reinforced efforts to secure the country's north and south borders, despite concerns that the show of force will devastate ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 24, 2019

Distance cited in deadly plane crash A plane involved in a fatal crash near Dubai International Airport was flying too close to larger aircraft, a preliminary investigative report released Sunday f... June 24, 2019

Bloc urges caution in South China Sea caution Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday pressed their call for self-restraint in the disputed South China Sea and renewed their alarm over the U.S.-China trade war. by JIM GOMEZ and KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA The Associated Press - June 24, 2019

Won't investigate Saudis over killing, Trump says President Donald Trump brushed aside the idea of an investigation into the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, just days after an independent ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 24, 2019

Sudan protesters open to Ethiopia plan Sudan's protest movement accepted an Ethiopian road map for a civilian-led transitional government, a spokesman said on Sunday. by HUSSEIN MALLA and SAMY MAGDY The Associated Press - June 24, 2019

Protesters call for Czech premier to resign Hundreds of thousands of people rallied Sunday in Prague to urge Prime Minister Andrej Babis to resign, assembling from across the Czech Republic for the capita... by KAREL JANICEK The Associated Press - June 24, 2019

The World in Brief Erdogan ally loses Istanbul mayor race June 24, 2019

Trump to add to Iran squeeze President Donald Trump said Saturday that he's still considering military action against Iran after it downed an unmanned U.S. military aircraft last week, sayi... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 23, 2019

Kidnapping, release of Arkansas doctor shrouded in mystery; officials in Mexico, U.S. tight-lipped Mexican and U.S. officials aren't saying much about the apparent kidnapping and subsequent return of Arkansas resident Jessy Pacheco. by Frank E. Lockwood - June 23, 2019

Trump delays migrant sweep President Donald Trump on Saturday delayed a nationwide immigration sweep to deport people living in the United States illegally, saying he would give lawmaker... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 23, 2019

Palestinians reject U.S.' $50B economic proposal President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday unveiled a $50 billion Palestinian investment and infrastructure proposal intended to be the economic engine... by MATTHEW LEE The Associated Press - June 23, 2019

U.S. cyberattacks struck Iran systems, sources say President Donald Trump approved cyberstrikes that disabled Iranian computer systems used to control rocket and missile launches, even as he backed away from a c... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - June 23, 2019

Iraqi air base boosts security measures Security measures were increased at one of Iraq's largest air bases that houses American trainers after an attack earlier this month, a top Iraqi air force comm... by QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA The Associated Press - June 23, 2019

Finalists to lead U.K. vie for party support The two finalists in the race to lead Britain's governing Conservative Party -- and become the country's new prime minister -- made their first formal pitches ... by SYLVIA HUI The Associated Press - June 23, 2019