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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hails the EU parliament's adoption of a contentious asylum policy reform as a "huge achievement for Europe". The parliament's main political groups overcame opposition from far-right and far-left parties to pass the new migration and asylum pact -- a sweeping reform nearly a decade in the making. SOUNDBITE
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni visit Lampedusa following a recent surge in migrant arrivals to the small Italian island. During her visit, von der Leyen said irregular migration was a "European challenge" needing a "European answer", offering a 10-point plan to help Rome deal with the crisis. This week a record of around 8,500 people -- more than the island's entire local population -- have arrived in around 200 boats, according to the UN migration agency. IMAGES
The EU's economy commissioner says the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States does not pose a serious threat to Europe, amid investors' fears of contagion throughout the financial sector. "The possibility of indirect impact is something that we have to monitor but, at the moment, we don't see it as a significant risk," Paolo Gentiloni told reporters in Brussels as European stock were down heavily in afternoon trading. SOUNDBITE
Valencia (Spain), Jun 12 (EFE) .- Avoiding risky situations, feeling safe, and maintaining control in a dangerous situation are some of the objectives of a new comprehensive security system for women that fuses 'Full Technic' karate with theoretical tools and that, in a few months, provides them with greater physical and mental agility. FOOTAGE OF WOMEN PRACTICING KARATE 'FULL TECHNIC' IN A GYM IN VALENCIA, SPAIN.
San Salvador, May 25 (EFE) (CAMERA: Vladimir Chicas).- Idalia left El Salvador due to the lack of economic opportunities after her journey to the American dream was stopped in Mexico, where authorities detained her and locked her up for 30 days.
The man known to have killed at least 60 people, and claimed to have murdered more than 90, is now dead. Newser reports Samuel Little, America's deadliest serial killer, died early Wednesday at a California hospital. He was 80 years old. Little targeted victims who would not be missed; many of their deaths were initially attributed to accidents or drug overdoses. He was serving multiple life sentences at a California state prison. Little suffered from various ailments including diabetes and heart problems. With his death, law enforcement officials fear victims that are as yet unidentified may remain so for even longer.
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