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Why Obama And Merkel Make An Oddly Interesting Couple

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 25, 2016 06:48 AM EDT

Sharing views on a number of ideological and political issues, President Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel have been called "soulmates".

Amnesty International Slams EU-Turkey Refugee Deal For ‘Legal And Moral Flaws’

By Jenn Loro - Mar 14, 2016 07:26 AM EDT

Amnesty International condemns the draft EU-Turkey refugee plan for violating international law and for being morally outrageous to the plight of migrants fleeing from violence, persecution, and hardship. The proposed deal also came under fire for lack of refugee protection, logistical difficulties, and lack of trust on both sides.

Refugees In Greece and Italy Already Reached More Than 100,000 In Less Than Two Months

By Jenn Loro - Feb 26, 2016 10:38 AM EST

A recently published report on the status of the refugee crisis in Europe revealed that more than 100, 000 people have reached Greece and Italy prompting other EU states to implement stricter policies to curb migration.

‘Islamic Rape Of Europe' In Polish Magazine Triggers Outrage

By Jenn Loro - Feb 20, 2016 02:58 PM EST

A right-leaning Polish magazine fuels a controversy following its cover picture of woman clothed in EU flag being dragged by dark-skinned hands with a sensational title that says “Islamic Rape of Europe”.

Operation Sophia: WikiLeaks Revealed EU's Classified Information To Combat Refugee Influx

By Jenn Loro - Feb 19, 2016 09:16 AM EST

Europe’s plan to combat refugee influx called “Operation Sophia” goes full throttle in its 2nd phase according to a purported classified document obtained by WikiLeaks although the news of such plan had already been reported by several media outfits last year.

Turkey lashes out at the U.N. over Border Demands

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 10, 2016 03:12 PM EST

Turkish leaders have lashed out at the United Nations, calling the agency "two-faced" for urging them to open up their boarders for Syrian refugees.

Turkey Limits Entries Of Migrants; 'We’re At The End Of Capacity To Absorb'

By Jenn Loro - Feb 09, 2016 11:44 AM EST

Turkey expressed that it has now stretched its “capacity to absorb” prompting the EU to offer 3 billion euros worth of aid to help the country deal with the massive influx of Syrian refugees fleeing war and persecution.

Migrant Boat Capsizes near Greek Island, leaving at least 25 Dead

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 28, 2016 12:49 PM EST

The Greek coast guard has reported that at least 25 migrants, including 10 children, have died after their boat capsized.

Denmark Passes Controversial Bill Allowing Officials to Seize Refugees’ Valuables

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 26, 2016 02:51 PM EST

The Parliament in Denmark has passed a controversial bill on Tuesday that will undoubtedly deter refugees from seeking asylum.

At Least 43 Migrants Died after Boats to Europe Capsize

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 22, 2016 01:50 PM EST

At least 43 migrants - with 17 of them being children - have drown after two boats capsized.

Muslim Migrants Targeted after New Year’s Eve Assaults in Cologne, Views on Migrants Sour

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 11, 2016 04:18 PM EST

Muslim migrants are reportedly being targeted in Cologne amid the assaults that occurred on New Year's Eve.

Sweden, Denmark Tighten Boarder Control Checks to slow down the Arrival of Refugees

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 04, 2016 04:15 PM EST

Sweden and Denmark have tightened their boarder control checks in an attempt to slow down the arrival of refugees.

More than 1 million Refugees, Militants Entered Europe this year

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 22, 2015 09:44 AM EST

More than one million refugees and militants entered Europe via sea and land this year, the International Organization for Migration reported.

German Authorities Say Extremists at Home could be Recruiting Refugees

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 30, 2015 02:53 PM EST

German authorities are fearful that local extremists will try to recruit refugees.

New wave of Rohingya about to hit Southeast Asia

By David Allen - Oct 16, 2015 10:10 AM EDT

Thousands of mistreated Rohingya Muslims from western Burma overwhelmed the region last year, and it's all about to start again.

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