The Independent

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Democrats and a faction of Republicans have been actively seeking to permanently block the creation of this fund, which is designed to compensate individuals who claim political persecution

Peta says many of India’s 2,600 captive elephants are used for tourism, entertainment and temple ceremonies

Mauricio Pochettino leads the co-hosts United States this summer in an intriguing group alongside Turkey, Australia and Paraguay

Scotland, Brazil and Morocco are back it the same World Cup group after 28 years, with Haiti joining the fun