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National Cricket League's Suresh Raina Welcomes, Takes Pictures With Afghan Refugees On Ground
2011 World Cup-winner Raina is one of the star attractions of the 10-over tournament organised by National Cricket League USA.
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India Donates $2.5 Million To UN Agency For Palestinian Refugees
India has donated USD 2.5 million to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, prompting the UNRWA on Tuesday to welcome the generous contribution at a "difficult time", particularly in Gaza.
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"I Worry It May Trigger Violence": Rohingya Face Backlash In Bangladesh
Rohingya refugee Noor Kamal found a sympathetic welcome in Bangladesh when he fled the soldiers rampaging through his village -- but five years later, the hostility he now faces has left him pondering a dangerous return home.
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Ex-German Chancellor Wins UN Award For Resettling Syrian Refugees
Pointing to the more than 1.2 million asylum seekers welcomed by Germany in 2015 and 2016, the UNHCR selection committee hailed former Chancellor Angela Merkel's "leadership, courage and compassion."
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Scotland Houses Ukrainian Refugees On Cruise Ship Amid Ongoing War
Amid the ongoing war in eastern Europe, a cruise ship chartered by the Scottish government welcomed its first group of Ukrainian refugees on Tuesday.
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"Dear Passengers From Ukraine, Welcome...": Refugees Pour Into Germany
The loudspeaker announcement is nearly drowned out by the hubbub of passengers spilling out of the train from Warsaw, but it's a message many of them have been longing to hear: "Dear passengers from Ukraine, welcome to Berlin!"
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"We're Still In Tents": Arab Refugees See Bias As Europe Welcomes Ukrainians
Syrian refugee Ahmad al-Hariri, who fled the war in his country for neighbouring Lebanon 10 years ago, spent the last decade hoping in vain to escape to a new life in Europe.
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Saudi Teen Fleeing Family Granted Asylum In Canada
A Saudi woman who fled her family, claiming fear for her life, and used social media to amplify her calls for safe haven was granted asylum by Canada on Friday, an official in Thailand said.
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German Mayor Stabbed In Neck For Pro-Refugee Stance, Saved By Kebab Shop Owner
A German mayor who had won accolades for his welcoming approach to refugees was recovering Tuesday after being stabbed in the neck in an attack that authorities said was politically motivated.
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Most People Wrongly Think The West Welcome The Most Refugees, According To A Survey
People surveyed on five continents mistakenly think wealthy Western countries are welcoming most refugees as the world grapples with its worst migration crisis in decades, a survey showed on Thursday.
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Banner 'Refugees Welcome' Unfurled At Statue Of Liberty
A banner reading "Refugees Welcome" was unfurled atop the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
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Canada PM Justin Trudeau Welcomes Refugees; US-Bound Passengers Turned Away
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed those fleeing war and persecution on Saturday even as Canadian airlines said they would turn back U.S.-bound passengers to comply with an immigration ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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Japan Backs Off Pregnancy Clause For Syria Refugees
A Japanese programme aimed at accepting a small number of refugees from war-torn Syria promised Wednesday to remove language from documents which implied that pregnant women are not welcome to apply.
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British Lord Says Brexit 'Stupidity' Should Not Block Child Refugees
A member of Britain's House of Lords rescued from the Nazis when he was six years old, told AFP the anti-immigrant sentiment behind Brexit should not prevent child migrants being welcomed to Britain
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Pope Francis To Headline 'Catholic Woodstock' Amid Security Concerns
Pope Francis lands in Poland on Wednesday amid heavy security for an international Catholic youth festival where he is expected to make the case for welcoming refugees, a thorny issue for Warsaw.
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National Cricket League's Suresh Raina Welcomes, Takes Pictures With Afghan Refugees On Ground
2011 World Cup-winner Raina is one of the star attractions of the 10-over tournament organised by National Cricket League USA.
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India Donates $2.5 Million To UN Agency For Palestinian Refugees
India has donated USD 2.5 million to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, prompting the UNRWA on Tuesday to welcome the generous contribution at a "difficult time", particularly in Gaza.
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"I Worry It May Trigger Violence": Rohingya Face Backlash In Bangladesh
Rohingya refugee Noor Kamal found a sympathetic welcome in Bangladesh when he fled the soldiers rampaging through his village -- but five years later, the hostility he now faces has left him pondering a dangerous return home.
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Ex-German Chancellor Wins UN Award For Resettling Syrian Refugees
Pointing to the more than 1.2 million asylum seekers welcomed by Germany in 2015 and 2016, the UNHCR selection committee hailed former Chancellor Angela Merkel's "leadership, courage and compassion."
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Scotland Houses Ukrainian Refugees On Cruise Ship Amid Ongoing War
Amid the ongoing war in eastern Europe, a cruise ship chartered by the Scottish government welcomed its first group of Ukrainian refugees on Tuesday.
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"Dear Passengers From Ukraine, Welcome...": Refugees Pour Into Germany
The loudspeaker announcement is nearly drowned out by the hubbub of passengers spilling out of the train from Warsaw, but it's a message many of them have been longing to hear: "Dear passengers from Ukraine, welcome to Berlin!"
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"We're Still In Tents": Arab Refugees See Bias As Europe Welcomes Ukrainians
Syrian refugee Ahmad al-Hariri, who fled the war in his country for neighbouring Lebanon 10 years ago, spent the last decade hoping in vain to escape to a new life in Europe.
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Saudi Teen Fleeing Family Granted Asylum In Canada
A Saudi woman who fled her family, claiming fear for her life, and used social media to amplify her calls for safe haven was granted asylum by Canada on Friday, an official in Thailand said.
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German Mayor Stabbed In Neck For Pro-Refugee Stance, Saved By Kebab Shop Owner
A German mayor who had won accolades for his welcoming approach to refugees was recovering Tuesday after being stabbed in the neck in an attack that authorities said was politically motivated.
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Most People Wrongly Think The West Welcome The Most Refugees, According To A Survey
People surveyed on five continents mistakenly think wealthy Western countries are welcoming most refugees as the world grapples with its worst migration crisis in decades, a survey showed on Thursday.
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Banner 'Refugees Welcome' Unfurled At Statue Of Liberty
A banner reading "Refugees Welcome" was unfurled atop the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
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Canada PM Justin Trudeau Welcomes Refugees; US-Bound Passengers Turned Away
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed those fleeing war and persecution on Saturday even as Canadian airlines said they would turn back U.S.-bound passengers to comply with an immigration ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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Japan Backs Off Pregnancy Clause For Syria Refugees
A Japanese programme aimed at accepting a small number of refugees from war-torn Syria promised Wednesday to remove language from documents which implied that pregnant women are not welcome to apply.
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British Lord Says Brexit 'Stupidity' Should Not Block Child Refugees
A member of Britain's House of Lords rescued from the Nazis when he was six years old, told AFP the anti-immigrant sentiment behind Brexit should not prevent child migrants being welcomed to Britain
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Pope Francis To Headline 'Catholic Woodstock' Amid Security Concerns
Pope Francis lands in Poland on Wednesday amid heavy security for an international Catholic youth festival where he is expected to make the case for welcoming refugees, a thorny issue for Warsaw.
