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US-bound migrants cross into Mexico through river, hurl stones at military as soldiers block road (VIDEOS) Hundreds of men, women and children crossed from Guatemala into Mexico through a river on Monday as a migrant caravan continues its journey onwards toward the US border, only to be met by a wall of soldiers on the other side. Live footage from the scene showed migrants wading right into the shallow waters of the Suchiate river after Mexican National Guards had blocked their path into Guatemala via a nearby bridge over the weekend. Initially, people crossed into Mexico, walking right passed Mexican soldiers as they watched on, but the military soon blocked off the route and appeared to prevent further passage using riot shields. Some of the migr...

EU’s 8mn budget to help countries hit by humanitarian crises The European Union has set up a €900 million ($998 million) budget to help countries hit by humanitarian crises, with Africa getting the largest share of the money. “Europe has a responsibility to show solidarity and support for those in need,” said Janez Lenarcic, the EU commissioner for crisis management. The EU Commission said on Monday that people in more than 80 countries will benefit from the funds in 2020. Some €400 million ($444 million) will go to programs developed in Africa, while €345 million ($383 million) has been awarded to address crises in the Middle East. A further €111 million ($123 million) will be dedicated to programs in Asia and Latin America, the bloc’s executive arm said. In the Middle East, ...

Tutberidze v Tutberidze: Who will win 2020 European figure skating championship? With the 2020 European figure skating championship just around the corner, pundits and fans have already started making predictions for the women’s singles event. While the name of the future champion remains unknown, one thing is almost predetermined – the gold medalist will more than likely represent Eteri Tutberidze’s team. READ MORE: Conveyor belt of champions: Why is Russian coach Tutberidze being criticized for the incredible success of her teen skating stars? The competition will kick off on Wednesday in Graz, Austria, where four sets of medals will be up for grabs for all the competitors representing four different events: pairs, ice-dancing, and men’s and ladie...

More states back European-led naval mission in Hormuz – France A European-led naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz has won more political support from several countries, the French government said on Monday. The vital shipping route for world transport has been impacted recently by military tensions in the Middle East. The Foreign Ministry in Paris said the mission now has the political support of Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal, besides France itself, Reuters reports. Previously, the Netherlands, Denmark, Greece and France had expressed support for the European-led naval mission. More states back European-led naval mission in Hormuz – France