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Canadian MP issues appeal after surge of asylum seekers crossing from United States

Canadian MP issues appeal after surge of asylum seekers crossing from United States

Canadian MP Ted Falk has appealed to Ottawa to take action over people crossing the border in a remote Manitoba farming town to claim asylum in Canada. It was reporter that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had detained 22 people crossing the Canadian border at Emerson, from either North Dakota or Minnesota on February 18 and 19 alone Feb 20, 2017
Massive fire destroys dozens of homes in Lagos

Massive fire destroys dozens of homes in Lagos

Dozens of homes and buildings have been burnt to the ground in the Nigerian capital Lagos. The blaze ripped through the suburb of Ebute Metta on 19 February. There have been no reported casualties, and firefighters were eventually able to distinguish the flames. The fire is thought to have been caused by a power surge in the area. Feb 20, 2017
Bogota bullring explosion injures at least 30

Bogota bullring explosion injures at least 30

An explosion near a bullring in the Colombian capital Bogota injured at least 30 people on 19 February. Most of those involved were police officers who were preparing for anti-bullfighting protests. Hundreds of protesters have gathered weekly since bullfighting resumed last month, the first time in four years, as the constitutional court lifted a ban. Feb 20, 2017
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