refugees
Germany to see seismic shifts over record refugee influx: Analysts
World
September 10, 2015
Germany to see seismic shifts over record refugee influx: Analysts
This year's record refugee influx will bring sweeping social, demographic and economic change to Germany, which was long uncomfortable about…
Sawiris offered a Maldive island following refugee shelter pledge
Egypt
September 8, 2015
Sawiris offered a Maldive island following refugee shelter pledge
A businessman from the Maldives has offered his family’s island to Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, who declared last week he…
In rich Gulf Arab states, some feel shamed by refugee response
Egypt
September 6, 2015
In rich Gulf Arab states, some feel shamed by refugee response
When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, fellow Gulf states raced to shelter thousands of displaced Kuwaitis. Fast forward 25 years,…
Pope calls for every European parish to take in refugee family
World
September 6, 2015
Pope calls for every European parish to take in refugee family
Pope Francis on Sunday called on every Catholic parish in Europe to take in a refugee family, saying the Vatican's…
From lepers to art lovers, an ever-changing Brussels district
Art news
August 30, 2015
From lepers to art lovers, an ever-changing Brussels district
Once the last refuge of lepers and criminals, one of Brussels' quirkiest neighborhoods teems with vintage furniture sellers, flea markets…
German media and celebs rally for refugees after ugly protests
World
August 30, 2015
German media and celebs rally for refugees after ugly protests
Germany may have witnessed violent anti-refugee protests this week -- but the message from the country's media and celebrities is…
Krone newspaper: Up to 50 refugees found dead in lorry in Austria
World
August 27, 2015
Krone newspaper: Up to 50 refugees found dead in lorry in Austria
As many as 50 refugees were found dead in a parked lorry in eastern Austria on Thursday, the Krone newspaper…
Syrians use Facebook to plan, document journey to Europe
World
August 19, 2015
Syrians use Facebook to plan, document journey to Europe
When Wael and his relatives from Syria climbed into an inflatable boat in the dead of night to cross the…
UNHCR campaign aims to give voices to refugees
Middle East
June 30, 2015
UNHCR campaign aims to give voices to refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched a campaign aiming to give voices to the millions of…
UNHCR: 185,000 refugees in Egypt
Egypt
June 15, 2015
UNHCR: 185,000 refugees in Egypt
The Regional Representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Egypt, Elizabeth Tan, said on the occasion…