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Tragedy on Libya’s Coast as Migrant Bodies Wash Ashore

  FILE PHOTO: Migrants aboard an overcrowded boat are approached by the crew of the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by the German NGO Sea-Watch, during a rescue operation in the Search and Rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. At least five migrants, including two women, were found washed ashore in the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli. Local police reported that the bodies were discovered along the Emhamid Al-Sharif shore, a location where residents first spotted them and alerted authorities.  According to police investigator Hassan Al-Ghawil, a child’s body had also briefly washed ashore but was pulled back into the sea by strong waves, prompting the coast guard to continue searching the area. All of the recovered individuals were described as dark‑skinned, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous Mediterranean crossings.  The incident highlights the persistent huma...

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Trump's Day 1 Agenda: Deportations, Pardons, and Legal Maneuvers

 

On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump has outlined an ambitious agenda that includes initiating a mass deportation push, pardoning individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, and addressing his own legal challenges. Trump has stated that his administration will prioritize securing the U.S. border and reversing policies from the previous administration.

Trump's plan includes the deportation of undocumented immigrants, particularly those involved in criminal activities. He has emphasized the importance of national security and public safety in his approach. Additionally, Trump has promised to pardon many of the individuals convicted for their roles in the January 6 riot, referring to them as "unbelievable patriots".

In terms of his legal battles, Trump aims to leverage his position to address the federal cases against him. He has expressed his intention to fire Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has been prosecuting two federal cases against him. Trump's legal team is also exploring ways to set aside or expunge his felony conviction in New York and delay the case in Georgia until the end of his presidential term.

As Trump prepares to take office, his bold plans are set to spark significant debate and controversy, both domestically and internationally.

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