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New Mexico sues Google over collection of children's data

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Google disputes the allegations, saying the service allows schools to control account access and requires they obtain parental consent when necessary.

New visa restrictions set off 'panic wave' in immigrant communities

By Philip Marcelo, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

A Dallas immigration lawyer from Nigeria says her phone has been ringing nonstop. The United African Organization has held legal clinics in Chicago to walk people through their options.

Google updates terms of service in plain language after E.U. scrutiny

By Rachel Lerman, Associated Press

The practices are largely the same as they were before, but Google says it's now trying to use plain language.

Israel leader vows thousands of new homes in east Jerusalem

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Critics say large construction in the area could cut east Jerusalem Palestinians off from the rest of the West Bank. Building in the areas has previously sparked international outcry.

Ukrainians fearing infection clash with police to block evacuees from China

By Dmytro Vlasov, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Demonstrators put up road blocks, burned tires and resisted riot police who moved to clear access. …

WATCH: WHO says data shows decline in new COVID-19 cases

By Associated Press

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus said the data from China continued to show a decline in new confirmed cases, adding that whilst the trend was encouraging "this is no time for complacency."…

Netanyahu challenger's failed company faces criminal probe

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Israel's Justice Ministry said Israeli police will conduct the investigation into “Fifth Dimension.”…

2 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria airstrike

By Suzan Fraser, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

The Syrian government's crushing military campaign against the rebel-held Idlib stronghold, backed by Russia, has led to direct clashes between Syrian and Turkish troops on several occasions in recent weeks.

South Sudan rival leaders agree to form coalition government

By Maura Ajak, Associated Press

The deal is a major step in the emergence from a five-year civil war that killed nearly 400,000 people and shattered life in the world’s youngest nation.

Israel's Netanyahu vows thousands of new homes in east Jerusalem

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he was pushing ahead with the construction of 5,000 new Jewish homes in key areas where critics say additional building could cut Palestinian residents off from the rest of the West Bank.