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US Powerball jackpot grows to record $1.9 bn
US Powerball jackpot grows to record $1.9 bn
World
by  AFP

The US Powerball jackpot grew to a staggering $1.9 billion -– the largest prize in world history -– after yet another week without a winner, ensuring a new surge in lottery fever across the country. With no ticket matching the five numbers and the Powerball, the pot rolls over with a grand prize of $1.9 billion up for grabs in Monday's draw, organizers said.

Italy accused of illegally rejecting migrants as anger mounts
Italy accused of illegally rejecting migrants as anger mounts
World
by  AFP

Humanitarian groups on Sunday said Italy had broken international law by refusing to let in migrants plucked from the sea as a German rescue charity said it would take legal action against Rome. Amnesty International urged Italy to stop discriminating, saying "the law of the sea is clear; a rescue ends when all those rescued are disembarked in a place of safety".