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The fall of an enclave in Azerbaijan stuns the Armenian diaspora, shattering a dream

The swift fall of the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani troops and exodus of much of its population has stunned the large Armenian diaspora around the world.

European Union pressured to stop the flood of foreign investment in soccer clubs

Money from Gulf States has distorted the balance of power among European soccer clubs. Now there’s a push to regulate outside money coming into the sport.

Tens of thousands of Armenians flee enclave after Azerbaijani forces take over

Following the victory of Azerbaijani forces, tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have fled Nagorno-Karabakh for sanctuary in Armenia.

Victims of Juarez migration detention center fire still await restitution 6 months on

Nearly 6 months after a fire at an immigration detention center in Ciudad Juarez killed nearly 40 migrants, survivors and families of the deceased await compensation.

Travis King, U.S. soldier who ran to North Korea, is headed to Texas

U.S. officials thanked Sweden and China for help securing the release of the 23-year-old Army private, who went to North Korea in July.

North Korea expels U.S. soldier who crossed over from South Korea

North Korea says it will expel Travis King, a 23-year-old US soldier who crossed over the border in July. North Korea claims that King, who is black, had suffered abuse and racism in the US army.

U.S. allows Israelis visa-free entry as Israel opens travel to Palestinian Americans

The decision is part of a deal that requires Israel to end bans and restrictions on Palestinian Americans and other Arab Americans traveling to Israel.

European Union pressured to stop the flood of foreign investment in soccer clubs

Money from oil-rich Gulf nations has distorted the balance of power among European soccer clubs. Now there’s a push to regulate outside money coming into the sport.

Canada’s House speaker has stepped down after inviting a Nazi veteran to Parliament

Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave an address in the House of Commons, Canadian lawmakers gave 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka a standing ovation when the House speaker drew attention to him.

The U.S. has suspended some aid to Gabon after the military takeover

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a “pause in certain foreign assistance programs” to Gabon pending a review of the circumstances that led to the ouster of the country’s former leader.

A fire at a wedding hall in Iraq kills at least 100 people and injures 150 more

There was no immediate official word on the cause of the blaze but initial reports suggested fireworks at the venue may have sparked the fire.

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