The Trump administration is deploying highly trained officers to boost arrests of unauthorised immigrants in a number of cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, the latest move in a battle against localities that adopt "sanctuary" policies to protect them from deportation.

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New York Mayor de Blasio endorses Sanders in 2020 Democratic race
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio endorsed U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic presidential race on Friday, the Sanders campaign said.

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Fake flyers and face-mask fear: California fights coronavirus discrimination
(This February 13 story corrects to remove Panda Express from first paragraph after Los Angeles County official clarified that it was not mentioned in flyer.)

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Exclusive: Senior China diplomat concedes challenge of coronavirus, slams 'overreaction'
A top Chinese official acknowledged on Friday that the new coronavirus is a deep challenge to the country, but defended Beijing's management of the epidemic while lashing out at the "overreaction" of other countries.

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China's State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi sat with Reuters for a 90-minute interview in Berlin.

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U.S. renews pressure on China to join nuclear talks
The United States on Friday renewed pressure on China to join nuclear arms control talks with Washington and Moscow, seeking to overcome Beijing's long-standing opposition to entering such a dialogue.

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