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US, UK, Canada, France Halt Donations To UN Agency Amid Terror Allegations
Several key donor countries have said they will halt funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees following Israel's allegations that staff members took part in Hamas's October 7 attack.
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Countries Pause UN Funds For Gaza Amid Claims Staff Involved In October 7 Attack
Britain, Italy, and Finland on Saturday became the latest countries to pause funding for the United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA), following allegations its staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
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Canada Moves To Take In 10,000 Uyghur Refugees
Canada's parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a motion to take in 10,000 Uyghur refugees who fled China but are now facing pressure to return.
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Ukrainians Fleeing Russian Invasion Can Stay In Canada For 3 Years
Ottawa announced Thursday it is establishing a new immigration program that will offer Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion a temporary Canadian residence permit for up to three years.
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They Sheltered Edward Snowden In Hong Kong. Now, Granted Asylum In Canada
Four Sri Lankan refugees who hid Edward Snowden in their tiny Hong Kong apartments when he was on the run after exposing NSA spying landed in Canada on Tuesday where they were granted asylum, ending years in limbo.
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Bayern Munich Star Alphonso Davies Made United Nations Refugee Ambassador
Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies became the first football player to be appointed United Nations' special ambassador to help refugees.
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Family Who Helped Edward Snowden Asks Canada For Asylum
A lawyer for a family who sheltered fugitive former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden asked Canada on Wednesday to take them in as refugees, saying they were being persecuted in Hong Kong.
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Fearing For Saudi Teen's Safety, Canada Refugee Agency Hires Guard
Amid threats to the safety of Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed, who was granted asylum in Canada, the Toronto agency that is helping her has hired a security guard to ensure "she is never alone" as she starts a normal life, its executive director said on Tuesday.
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Justin Trudeau Confirms Canada Has Granted Asylum To Saudi Teen
An 18-year-old Saudi asylum seeker who fled her family and armed only with Twitter staved off deportation from Thailand has been accepted as a refugee by Canada.
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Justin Trudeau Apologizes For Turning Away Jewish Refugees In 1939
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized in parliament on Wednesday for Canada's refusal to admit Jewish asylum seekers fleeing Nazi Germany just months before the outbreak of World War II.
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Canada Soon To Allow Gender-Neutral Passports
Canadian citizens who do not identify as male or female will soon be able to mark "X" on their passports and other identity documents, the government said Thursday.
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US Cooperation Needed As Asylum Seekers Flow Into Canada: Minister
As greater numbers of refugees flow from the United States into Canada by land, US-pledged cooperation has become essential, Canada's public safety minister said Saturday.
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Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau Grapple With Differences On Refugees, Trade
US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau failed to paper over differences on the treatment of refugees during a joint public appearance Monday, but appeared to tone down harsh trade rhetoric.
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US President Donald Trump To Host Obama-Admirer Justin Trudeau On Monday
Donald Trump hosts Justin Trudeau at the White House on Monday in what is a delicate visit for the Canadian prime minister, who hopes to get a compromise from the US president on free trade while making his point on immigration.
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Justin Trudeau: The Key Issues In His First Year In Office
Justin Trudeau's come-from-behind win in an October 19 general election brought an end to 10 years of Conservative rule and set Canada on a liberal path. Here are the major issues he and his party have tackled over the past year.
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US, UK, Canada, France Halt Donations To UN Agency Amid Terror Allegations
Several key donor countries have said they will halt funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees following Israel's allegations that staff members took part in Hamas's October 7 attack.
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Countries Pause UN Funds For Gaza Amid Claims Staff Involved In October 7 Attack
Britain, Italy, and Finland on Saturday became the latest countries to pause funding for the United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA), following allegations its staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
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Canada Moves To Take In 10,000 Uyghur Refugees
Canada's parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a motion to take in 10,000 Uyghur refugees who fled China but are now facing pressure to return.
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Ukrainians Fleeing Russian Invasion Can Stay In Canada For 3 Years
Ottawa announced Thursday it is establishing a new immigration program that will offer Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion a temporary Canadian residence permit for up to three years.
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They Sheltered Edward Snowden In Hong Kong. Now, Granted Asylum In Canada
Four Sri Lankan refugees who hid Edward Snowden in their tiny Hong Kong apartments when he was on the run after exposing NSA spying landed in Canada on Tuesday where they were granted asylum, ending years in limbo.
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Bayern Munich Star Alphonso Davies Made United Nations Refugee Ambassador
Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies became the first football player to be appointed United Nations' special ambassador to help refugees.
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Family Who Helped Edward Snowden Asks Canada For Asylum
A lawyer for a family who sheltered fugitive former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden asked Canada on Wednesday to take them in as refugees, saying they were being persecuted in Hong Kong.
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Fearing For Saudi Teen's Safety, Canada Refugee Agency Hires Guard
Amid threats to the safety of Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed, who was granted asylum in Canada, the Toronto agency that is helping her has hired a security guard to ensure "she is never alone" as she starts a normal life, its executive director said on Tuesday.
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Justin Trudeau Confirms Canada Has Granted Asylum To Saudi Teen
An 18-year-old Saudi asylum seeker who fled her family and armed only with Twitter staved off deportation from Thailand has been accepted as a refugee by Canada.
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Justin Trudeau Apologizes For Turning Away Jewish Refugees In 1939
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized in parliament on Wednesday for Canada's refusal to admit Jewish asylum seekers fleeing Nazi Germany just months before the outbreak of World War II.
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Canada Soon To Allow Gender-Neutral Passports
Canadian citizens who do not identify as male or female will soon be able to mark "X" on their passports and other identity documents, the government said Thursday.
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US Cooperation Needed As Asylum Seekers Flow Into Canada: Minister
As greater numbers of refugees flow from the United States into Canada by land, US-pledged cooperation has become essential, Canada's public safety minister said Saturday.
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Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau Grapple With Differences On Refugees, Trade
US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau failed to paper over differences on the treatment of refugees during a joint public appearance Monday, but appeared to tone down harsh trade rhetoric.
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US President Donald Trump To Host Obama-Admirer Justin Trudeau On Monday
Donald Trump hosts Justin Trudeau at the White House on Monday in what is a delicate visit for the Canadian prime minister, who hopes to get a compromise from the US president on free trade while making his point on immigration.
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Justin Trudeau: The Key Issues In His First Year In Office
Justin Trudeau's come-from-behind win in an October 19 general election brought an end to 10 years of Conservative rule and set Canada on a liberal path. Here are the major issues he and his party have tackled over the past year.
