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US pulls out of UN’s Global Compact on Migration
World

US pulls out of UN’s Global Compact on Migration

The administration of President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from a United Nations pact to improve the handling…
Germany’s far right to pick new leaders amid pro-refugee protests
World

Germany’s far right to pick new leaders amid pro-refugee protests

Members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gathered Saturday to vote on new leadership after the party’s triumphant turnout…
Turkey: Merkel to work for release of EU funds for refugees
World

Turkey: Merkel to work for release of EU funds for refugees

Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as the two…
Between 400,000 and 700,000 African migrants in Libya: African Union
World

Between 400,000 and 700,000 African migrants in Libya: African Union

Between 400,000 and 700,000 African migrants are living in camps in Libya, often under “inhuman” conditions, the chairman of the…
German mayor stabbing caused by assailant’s hatred of foreigners: authorities
World

German mayor stabbing caused by assailant’s hatred of foreigners: authorities

The mayor of a small German town said Tuesday he was happy to be alive after being attacked with a…
Sisi approves $15 million grant for Syrian refugees
Egypt

Sisi approves $15 million grant for Syrian refugees

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued his 72nd decree of 2017 in Egypt’s Official Gazette on Thursday, approving a grant of…
Papua New Guinea asylum seekers report shelters destroyed by authorities
World

Papua New Guinea asylum seekers report shelters destroyed by authorities

Papua New Guinea authorities on Thursday removed dozens of asylum seekers and ratcheted up pressure on more than 300 others…
Germany detains six Syrians suspected of plotting attack
World

Germany detains six Syrians suspected of plotting attack

German police on Tuesday detained six Syrians suspected of planning an attack using weapons or explosives on behalf of the…
White House asks Supreme Court to allow full travel ban
World

White House asks Supreme Court to allow full travel ban

The White House asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to allow President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban to take…
Germany’s refugee policy disagreements cause coalition talks to crumble
Features/Interviews

Germany’s refugee policy disagreements cause coalition talks to crumble

Nearly two months after Germany’s parliamentary elections, new elections are being considered by analysts as the most likely prospect after…
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