More than 500,000 people from what are sometimes called the CHNV countries — Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela — live in the U.S. under the legal tool known as humanitarian parole.
The federation announced that Pokrivač died Friday night in a car accident in the city of Karlovac.Pokrivač played for Dinamo Zagreb, Monaco and Salzburg before being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2015.
Pokrivač made 15 appearances for Croatia’s national team.Marijan Kustić, president of the Croatian Football Federation, called Pokrivač a “great football player” who “showed great courage in life by overcoming a terrible disease.” He offered condolences to Pokrivač's family.Dinamo said in a statement that Pokrivač was a talented midfielder who played 69 times for the team and participated in four championship titles.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Nora Aunor, who became one of the biggest stars ofduring a career that spanned seven decades, has died.
Aunor died Wednesday, according to social media posts from her children. She was 71. No further details on the cause or place of her death were immediately given.
that her mother “touched generations with her unmatched talent, grace, and passion for the craft. Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade.”“This whole thing has been very difficult for me and has caused great pain,” he said in a statement. “I’m glad the record has been set straight.”
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