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Spanish Judge Issues Warrant For Deposed Catalan President

6:24pm November 03, 2017

The Spanish government took control of the Catalan region a week ago. Separatist politicians were jailed on Thursday. On Friday, a judge issued an arrest warrant for the deposed Catalan president.

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Parno, one of the pigeon racers, gives his birds water from a tiny handmade paper cup.

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The Pigeon Racers Of Indonesia

5:54pm November 03, 2017

Racing requires a pair of pigeons. The male is the racer, and he flies back to the female during the race. But some Indonesian men love this sport so much, it's been blamed for a rise in divorce.

Plates of blood clams are on display at a stand in one of Jakarta's outdoor food courts.

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Indonesian Food Blogger: The Unifying Power Of Cuisine And Social Media

5:12pm November 03, 2017

by Ari Shapiro

The diverse Southeast Asian country has more than 17,000 islands, a median age of 29 and an expansive fare influenced by many cultures. And the tech-savvy population is reaching out to the world.

Naturalization candidates take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance in June at the New York Public Library. Over 190 immigrants from 59 countries became American citizens.

How The Diversity Visa Lottery Works

3:52pm November 03, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The suspect in the New York terrorist attack was a native of Uzbekistan who came to the U.S. through a visa lottery program. Now there are calls to end it.

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On Monday, French activists demonstrated against French-Polish director Roman Polanski, accused of a string of sexual assaults, prior to a screening in Paris.

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Instead of #MeToo, French Women Say 'Out Your Pig'

2:02pm November 03, 2017

by Eleanor Beardsley

In the wake of the #MeToo hashtag following reports of Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse, French women came up with a hashtag of their own. #BalanceTonPorc or "out your pig" shows no signs of abating.

Haitian Immigrants Fear End Of Protected Status In U.S.

11:58am November 03, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

Many Haitians in the U.S. were granted Temporary Protected Status, barring them from being deported home after the 2010 earthquake. The Trump administration says it plans to end the special status.

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President Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (right) and South Korean President Moon Jae-in before the Northeast Asia Security dinner at the U.S. Consulate General in Hamburg, Germany, on July 6.

President Trump Is Going To Asia: What To Watch For At Each Stop

11:58am November 03, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Trump will commence the longest foreign trip of his tenure on Friday, focusing on North Korea's nuclear threat and the U.S. trade deficit with China.

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South Koreans hold flags during a rally welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the country in downtown Seoul, South Korea, on Friday.

With Asia Trip, Trump Hopes To Shift Focus From Russia To North Korea

11:03am November 03, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Putting regional pressure on the Kim Jong Un regime is expected to be the main push of the five-country tour that includes Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Mika Askiyah, 39, is busking on the street. To earn a living, waria in Indonesia often do sex work or sing on the street for tips.

Transgender Women Of Indonesia Have A Champion In A 26-Year-Old Doctor

9:20am November 03, 2017

Across Indonesia, transgender women known as "waria" create community and look out for one another. Health care is a challenge, but one doctor is making a difference.

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Argentina's Disappeared Activist Stokes Memories Of The Dirty War

5:30am November 03, 2017

by Philip Reeves

Argentinians took to the streets seeking answers about the murder of a political activist who had disappeared. The country hasn't forgotten how thousands disappeared during the military dictatorship.

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