border
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The US State Department said that while it did not comment on "diplomatic communications with other governments" the government remained "unwavering" in its "commitment to end illegal and mass immigration and bolster America's border security".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
The North warned in February of a "terrible response" if it detects more drones crossing the border from the South, prompting Seoul to investigate the claims.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
In many cases, migrants from around the world had waited months in Mexico for their turn to speak with border agents after securing appointments through the app.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
The Quigleys fell in love with southern Georgia, but the schooling options there paled in comparison with what they found across the border in Florida.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In some spots, apartment buildings lined the border between East and West, and people jumped out windows in the East and landed in the West.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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