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From Afghan Refugee To Danish Footballer: Nadia Nadim's Incredible Journey
Nadia Nadim is a 33-year-old footballer who plays for Denmark, but she is not your average athlete. Nadia Nadim's story of tragedy and triumph is an inspiration to many - and it's currently going viral on social media.
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Denmark Issues Warrant For Syrian Suspected In Family Deaths
Danish police have issued an international arrest warrant for a Syrian refugee whose wife and two daughters were found murdered in the family's apartment in southern Denmark.
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Syrian Woman, Children Found Dead In Danish Freezer
Danish police said on Monday they found the bodies of a slain Syrian refugee and her two young daughters in a freezer in their apartment, as they launched a manhunt for the girls' father.
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Controversial Danish Migrant Search Law Comes Into Force
A controversial Danish law allowing police to seize valuables from refugees came into force today, with the government's guidelines to police exempting wedding and engagement rings from the searches.
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Danish Parliament Passes Tough Immigration Laws
The Danish parliament on Tuesday passed a package of measures to deter refugees from seeking asylum, including confiscating valuables to pay for their stay, despite protests from international human rights organisations.
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Danish Lawmakers Mull Proposal To Take Refugees' Cash
In return for staying at a Danish refugee centre, Iranian software engineer Sarah Alimalayeri said she was happy to hand over the gold bracelet and necklace she was wearing, but not her pendant.
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Denmark Defends Plans To Seize Valuables From Refugees
The Danish government on Friday defended plans for police to search asylum seekers' luggage for valuables and cash after they prompted international outrage and drew comparisons to Nazi Germany.
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Denmark Wants To Seize Jewelry And Cash From Refugees
In recent months, Denmark has taken a fairly harsh stance toward refugees. In September, for example, authorities published an ad in Lebanese newspapers carrying an unmistakable message to foreigners who might think about seeking asylum: Don't come to Denmark.
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Terrorism, Migration in Focus as Denmark Votes on European Union Opt-Out
Eurosceptic Denmark goes to the polls on Thursday in a referendum on stepping up its participation in EU police and judicial cooperation, with the outcome uncertain amid fears ranging from terrorist attacks to the migrant crisis.
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Denmark Blocks Motorway, Rail Links With Germany to Stop Refugee Flow
Danish police closed a motorway and rail links with Germany on Wednesday in a bid to stem the flow of refugees heading north to Sweden, as Europe's migrant crisis spreads northward.
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Denmark to Slash Benefits for Asylum Seekers
Denmark's new right-wing government said on Wednesday it would slash benefits for asylum seekers to bring down the number of refugees coming to the country.
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From Afghan Refugee To Danish Footballer: Nadia Nadim's Incredible Journey
Nadia Nadim is a 33-year-old footballer who plays for Denmark, but she is not your average athlete. Nadia Nadim's story of tragedy and triumph is an inspiration to many - and it's currently going viral on social media.
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Denmark Issues Warrant For Syrian Suspected In Family Deaths
Danish police have issued an international arrest warrant for a Syrian refugee whose wife and two daughters were found murdered in the family's apartment in southern Denmark.
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Syrian Woman, Children Found Dead In Danish Freezer
Danish police said on Monday they found the bodies of a slain Syrian refugee and her two young daughters in a freezer in their apartment, as they launched a manhunt for the girls' father.
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Controversial Danish Migrant Search Law Comes Into Force
A controversial Danish law allowing police to seize valuables from refugees came into force today, with the government's guidelines to police exempting wedding and engagement rings from the searches.
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Danish Parliament Passes Tough Immigration Laws
The Danish parliament on Tuesday passed a package of measures to deter refugees from seeking asylum, including confiscating valuables to pay for their stay, despite protests from international human rights organisations.
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Danish Lawmakers Mull Proposal To Take Refugees' Cash
In return for staying at a Danish refugee centre, Iranian software engineer Sarah Alimalayeri said she was happy to hand over the gold bracelet and necklace she was wearing, but not her pendant.
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Denmark Defends Plans To Seize Valuables From Refugees
The Danish government on Friday defended plans for police to search asylum seekers' luggage for valuables and cash after they prompted international outrage and drew comparisons to Nazi Germany.
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Denmark Wants To Seize Jewelry And Cash From Refugees
In recent months, Denmark has taken a fairly harsh stance toward refugees. In September, for example, authorities published an ad in Lebanese newspapers carrying an unmistakable message to foreigners who might think about seeking asylum: Don't come to Denmark.
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Terrorism, Migration in Focus as Denmark Votes on European Union Opt-Out
Eurosceptic Denmark goes to the polls on Thursday in a referendum on stepping up its participation in EU police and judicial cooperation, with the outcome uncertain amid fears ranging from terrorist attacks to the migrant crisis.
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Denmark Blocks Motorway, Rail Links With Germany to Stop Refugee Flow
Danish police closed a motorway and rail links with Germany on Wednesday in a bid to stem the flow of refugees heading north to Sweden, as Europe's migrant crisis spreads northward.
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Denmark to Slash Benefits for Asylum Seekers
Denmark's new right-wing government said on Wednesday it would slash benefits for asylum seekers to bring down the number of refugees coming to the country.
