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Tensions rise over EU-Turkey migrant deal
Ankara and Brussels are on a collision course over their migrant deal. Turkey has repeatedly warned it will walk away from the agreement to accept refugees heading to Europe unless the EU agrees to waive visa restrictions. President...
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Brazil closing its 'open arms' to Syrian refugees
Brazil has accepted more Syrian refugees than any other country in South America, but as CBC's Kim Brunhuber found, that may be changing
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Europe – Turkey: At odds
Tensions between Ankara and Brussels are on the rise. Since the coup attempt, the EU has made daily demands on Turkey to act within the rule of law. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Europe of having double standards. On...
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Refugee stories brought to life in ‘Queens of Syria’
A group of refugees are taking to the stage in the UK to tell their stories through the play “Queens of Syria.” The production is based on Euripides’ “The Trojan Women.” Like the ancient Greek original, it is an anti-war story – but with...
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Crowds celebrate diversity on Canada Day
Justin Trudeau was focused on unity on his first Canada Day as prime minister, while one family cried tears of gratitude, six months after fleeing Syria
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Syrian family celebrates 1st Canada Day
The Toubeh family was in Ottawa to celebrate their very first Canada Day, six months after fleeing Syria's civil war
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Syria’s cultural heritage recreated in Berlin’s Pergamon Museum
Kefah Ali Deeb is a Syrian refugee living in Berlin who is among one of 19 new Syrian and Iraqi guides working at Museum Island, a UNESCO world heritage site in Berlin’s historic centre. She conducts Arabic language tours at the Pergamon...
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Greek tourism under pressure
With tourism key to the recovery of Greece’s ailing economy, this summer’s holiday season is crucial;but according to people working in the industry things are not looking good. This was supposed to be another record year, with travel to...
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World Refugee Day
In 2015, 65 million people were displaced, sought asylum or became a refugee because of conflict.
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Canadians sponsoring refugees face delays
A Canadian businessman offered to sponsor 50 Syrian refugee families. But like others, he's been frustrated by delays.
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State of the Union: Merkel's better week
In this edition of State of the Union: Angela Merkel gets her carnival on. After failing to find a coaltion partner, months after Germany’s general election, there’s been a lingering suspicion among friends and foes that Merkel may have...
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Humanitarian Summit spotlight on the economics of aid
With tens of millions of people displaced from their homes and even their countries, the practicalities of the refugee crisis have been in focus at the UN organised Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul. Participants showed how basic needs –...
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Slovakia set for EU presidency
Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico is back at work after a heart scare. And straight back into a top EU role. The country will take over the rotating presidency of the bloc on July the first. And the Slovak premier knows what his priorities are....
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Ai Weiwei promises documentary to follow refugee shows
The Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has announced that he will release a documentary film next year on the refugee crisis. Ai, often described as China’s most high-profile artist, was speaking at a news conference in Bern on 27 April...
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UN urges restraint in Syrian conflict as peace talks stumble on
Euronews correspondent Sándor Zsiros spoke with UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson during his visit to Brussels this week. In this excerpt of the interview, the UN’s number two underlined his concerns about the EU-Turkey migration...
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Scramble to meet Syrian refugee deadline cost taxpayers dearly
Half of $34M for airfare, expenses were spent in February, documents reveal
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EU mulls expanded naval mission in Libya
The EU is considering an expanded naval mission off the coast of Libya to stem any new flow of migrants towards Europe. It follows concerns that were raised by France, Italy and Spain. “It is indispensable to ensure Libya’s stability,...
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EU reviews asylum rules in response to migrant crisis
The European Commission has made proposals to reform EU asylum rules in response to the chaotic arrival of over a million migrants and refugees last year. Reflecting member states’ divisions, it has offered options for amending the...
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MEPs scrutinise EU-Turkey migration deal
The EU’s deal to send migrants back from Greece to Turkey For every Syrian migrant sent back, one already in Turkey will be resettled inside the EU. Human rights groups say the deal is illegal under international law. They also caution...
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‘Fire at Sea’ award winning documentary on a contemporary reality
Gianfranco Rosi has been in Greece for the premiere of his latest documentary, ‘Fuocoammare’ (Fire at sea), which won the Golden Bear at this year’s 66th Berlinale. The production won also the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury and Amnesty...
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Is the end of Europe near?
The Sunday Extra: After the bombs in Brussels, there are fears militant attacks threaten not just lives alone, but also Europe itself.
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Wheels for refugees
A new program in Ottawa collects and repairs used bicycles for the newcomers
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Greece and Turkey prepare for refugee deal
'We believe this temporary humanitarian operation will work,' says Turkey's Ambassador to Canada Selcuk Unal