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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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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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Danes, Swedes Impose New Border Checks In Fresh Blow To Open-Frontier Europe
Denmark imposed temporary identity checks on its border with Germany today following a similar move by Sweden, dealing a double blow to Europe's fraying passport-free Schengen area amid a record influx of migrants.
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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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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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Italian Diplomat Appointed to Head UN Refugee Agency
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday appointed Italian diplomat Filippo Grandi as the next head of the U.N. refugee agency, a position that Denmark's former Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt had been openly lobbying for.
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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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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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Danes, Swedes Impose New Border Checks In Fresh Blow To Open-Frontier Europe
Denmark imposed temporary identity checks on its border with Germany today following a similar move by Sweden, dealing a double blow to Europe's fraying passport-free Schengen area amid a record influx of migrants.
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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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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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Italian Diplomat Appointed to Head UN Refugee Agency
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday appointed Italian diplomat Filippo Grandi as the next head of the U.N. refugee agency, a position that Denmark's former Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt had been openly lobbying for.
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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.
