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Hundreds of Iraqis flee homes as Mosul offensive continues

Hundreds of Iraqis flee homes as Mosul offensive continues

More than 1,000 Iraqis have left their homes in the village of Abu Jarboua near the town of Bashiqa, despite Isis threats of execution for those trying to escape. Iraqi troops and Kurdish fighters have cleared dozens of villages as they drive towards Mosul, giving confidence to civilians looking to escape the conflict. Some 1.5m residents remain in the city and worst-case forecasts predict up to a million being displaced, according to the United Nations. Nov 1, 2016
Dakota pipline protesters show up at Hillary Clintons HQ

Dakota pipline protesters show up at Hillary Clintons HQ

Protesters seeking to block the Dakota Access Pipeline entered Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clintons HQ in New York. Those against the pipeline say its construction encroaches on sacred Native American land and could harm the area’s water supply. Demonstrators at Clinton HQ held a ceremony and spoke out before attempting to deliver a letter to Clinton’s team condemning the pipeline. Oct 28, 2016
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