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Refugee crisis: Registration process could slow process causing problems in winter

The UN aid agency UNHCR warned on Monday (26 October) the procedure of registering people will slow down the flow of migrants, creating problems during the winter season. Senior UNHCR Coordinator Francesca Bonelli present at the Serbian border crossing with Croatia, said that the agency supports proper registration but that they are not equipped to deal with the bottle necks the process will create. Oct 26, 2015

Hurricane Patricia: Texas hit by major flash flooding

Thousands have been left without power in the US State of Texas, after the remnants of Hurricane Patrica battered Houston. More than 9 inches of rainfall led to flooding and swelling rivers around the city, after the storm on 25 October. Oct 26, 2015

Kosovo: MPs flee for third time as tear gas released in parliament

An opposition politician in Kosovo released teargas in parliament on Friday (23 October), sending lawmakers rushing from the debating chamber in the third such incident in two weeks. The speaker of parliament suspended proceedings for an hour as lawmakers fled the stinging gas. Oct 24, 2015
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