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Slovakia criticized for preference to grant asylum to Christian migrants

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia – Slovakia is under fire for its preference to grant asylum to migrants who are Christians. Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland says in a Thursday statement on Twitter: “Refusing refugees on the grounds of their religion is blatant discrimination,” adding “Slovakia should reverse its position.” Slovakia, …

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Giant alligator weighing 920 pounds gets pulled from lake in southeast Alabama

EUFAULA, Ala. – Authorities say an alligator pulled from a lake in southeast Alabama weighs an estimated 920 pounds. AL.com (http://bit.ly/1Js66AM ) reports that the 13-foot, 6-inch gator was captured in Lake Eufaula on Aug. 14. Authorities say the alligator was caught by Scott Evans of Center Point, Alabama, and …

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In absence of solid leads, Bangkok officials debate if security cameras are working or not

BANGKOK – Bangkok city hall has rejected criticism from the national police chief, who said the probe into last week’s deadly bombing has been hindered by broken security cameras. The police chief said Monday that 15 out of 20 security cameras along the main suspect’s getaway path were broken, leaving …

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