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Politics Apr 18

Federal judge blocks Trump’s passport policy affecting transgender Americans

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

World Sep 11

Close up of Belarus Passport in Black Suitcase Pocket
Lithuania to issue special passports to Belarus citizens staying legally in the Baltic country

Minsk has announced that it will no longer issue passports to citizens permanently residing abroad in a move considered as a blow to the Belarusian emigrant communities.

By Associated Press

World Sep 05

Close up of Belarus Passport in Black Suitcase Pocket
Belarus bans citizens from renewing passports abroad, spreading fear among those who fled repression

An estimated 200-300,000 Belarusians have left the country in the last three years since massive protests against an election that returned President Alexander Lukashenko to office led to a harsh crackdown on the political opposition.

By Associated Press

Politics Aug 01

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U.S. restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders over security concerns

The restrictions apply to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which allows passport holders from 40 countries to enter the United States for business or tourism without a visa for up to 90 days.

By Bela Szandelszky, Associated Press

Nation Jul 03

U.S. passport application backup causes uncertainty, thwarts plans for would-be travelers

With family dreams and big money on the line, passport seekers describe a slow-motion agony of waiting, worrying, holding the line, refreshing the screen, complaining to Congress, paying extra fees and following incorrect directions.

By Laurie Kellman, Rebecca Santana, David Koenig, Associated Press

Mar 28

EU wants to end golden passport schemes to target Russian oligarchs

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The European Commission has recommended that the bloc's 27 nations end golden passport schemes that allow wealthy people — among them Russian oligarchs — to buy their way to EU citizenship.

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Jul 30

5 Stories: Florida’s deadly red tide, passport renewal delays and other stories you missed

By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin

Florida grapples with a deadly red tide, chefs push back against gas stove bans and eager travelers face long delays when renewing passports. Check out these stories and others you might have missed on this week's episode of 5 Stories.

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Mar 09

Stolen passports used to board missing jet were in Interpol database

By Kayla Ruble

Interpol has confirmed that at least two passports used by passengers aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines flight were registered in its Stolen and Lost Travel Documents database, the international police agency said on Sunday.

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Jan 14

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