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2019-05-15

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Turkey

Turk with terminal cancer 'denied passport to get treatment abroad'

A professor with terminal cancer says Turkish authorities have cancelled his passport, stopping him from going abroad for alternative treatment.

USA

Graham unveils plan to stop 'humanitarian crisis' at border

His proposal would mandate that asylum claims be applied for at U.S. consulates and would extend the allowable detention time for families with unaccompanied minors.

USA

UK talk show cancelled after man outed as cheating on girlfriend dies

The death of Steven Dymond, who had taken part in a lie detector test in an episode, has raised questions about broadcasters' responsibility.

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Living

Teacher wears same dress for 100 days to support sustainable fashion

This school teacher made a powerful statement to teach her pupils about the importance of recycling our wardrobes.

USA

TSA identifies 200 agents, including air marshals, who can be sent to Mexican border

A TSA official said the DHS has not yet approved the list of 200 employees , but it would not include frontline personnel who deal with airport travelers.

USA

O'Rourke, seeking a reset, reaches out to national Democrats

Recent moves suggest the candidates knows he has to talk to party primary voters across the country if he is to compete for the Democratic nomination.

Real Economy

How will the EU elections affect member states' economies?

In partnership with The European Commission

There has rarely been much public interest in the European Parliament elections, but now they are being held at a challenging time for Europe. But what do voters really want?

USA

Republicans seize on culture debates, but sometimes it backfires

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

USA

Scientology cruise ship passengers cleared of measles risk, the church says

"All passengers and crew (100%) of the Freewinds have been fully cleared of any possible risk of being infected by the measles or infecting others," the Church of Scientology said.

USA

College students robbed at gunpoint while visiting preschool in South Africa

The 19 students, professor and staff member from the University of Florida were robbed of their laptops, cellphones, cameras, passports and bags.

Living

Micro livestock, lichen and other food trends

It’s time to rethink the future of food.

Climate Now

April becomes second warmest on record

In partnership with Copernicus

Wildfires in Russia, floods in Iran, and another cyclone in Mozambique, as above average temperatures continue across the globe.

USA

Trump revolving door creates 'unprecedented' vacancy mess in government

The White House hasn't made nominations for 132 key posts, and those who have been put forward may get stuck in limbo.

World News

All companies must record employees' working hours, EU court rules

Companies operating in the EU are legally obliged to set up a system to record the working time of their staff members, the European Court of Justice has ruled.

USA

Millennials create own political parties as 373 million Europeans prepare to vote

The European Parliament makes laws that impact the daily lives of around 508 million people in 28 countries.

Europe News

Meet the politicians crossing borders to take part in EU elections

In this edition we look at the wannabe MEPs who are standing for office in a foreign country. Greek former finance minister Yannis Varoufakis is campaigning in Germany, while Michel Barnier's son, Nicolas, is standing across the border from France in neighbouring Belgium.