Canada to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by end of February
Canada's commitment reflects the change in government after last month's election.
Nov 25, 2015, 04:45 AM IST
Watch: Pakistani comedians denounce Paris attacks, say Muslims biggest victims of terrorism
Amid growing fears of a backlash at Muslims in the wake of the deadly Paris terror attacks, three comedians from Pakistan have decided to come out in the open and take a stand against terrorism.
Nov 24, 2015, 11:46 AM IST
Detroit, Austin welcome Syrian refugees despite governors
The Democrats spoke yesterday during a White House-arranged conference call, a week after numerous Republican governors spoke out against federal refugee policies.
Nov 24, 2015, 07:20 AM IST
Canada to turn away single male Syrian refugees
The Paris attacks that killed 130, claimed by the Islamic States group, stirred fears in both Europe and North America.
Nov 24, 2015, 04:56 AM IST
Video shows Greek coast guard attempting to sink life boat full of Syrian migrants
Greek coast guards tried to drown the boat filled with Syrian refugees. But, Turkish coast guards came on time and rescued all the refugees.
Nov 22, 2015, 21:25 PM IST
US House passes stringent legislation to pause Syrian refugee programme
The bill, which seeks to impose more stringent security provisions on already robust screening of Iraqi and Syrian refugees, was voted 289 in favour to 137 opposed.
Nov 20, 2015, 01:43 AM IST
Anne Hathaway applauds US leaders for letting in Syrian refugees
Anne Hathaway has taken to social media to applaud state leaders who are welcoming the resettlement of new Syrian refugees in the US
Nov 19, 2015, 11:04 AM IST
Syrian refugee family re-routed after US state rejects them
A non-governmental resettlement agency had planned to send the family of three to start a new life in Indianapolis.
Nov 19, 2015, 09:35 AM IST
Canada split over fast-tracking Syrian refugees
Canada is going full-steam ahead with new leader Justin Trudeau's plan to take in more than 25,000 Syrian refugees by year's end, but the drive has split the nation as the Paris attacks raise security fears.
Nov 18, 2015, 11:25 AM IST
Obama says GOP incitement on Syria refugees 'needs to stop'
Obama says rhetoric like that is a potential recruitment tool for the Islamic State group.
Nov 18, 2015, 10:22 AM IST
Turning back Syrian refugees not a solution: UNICEF head
Turning back Syrian refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks is "not a solution", says Anthony Lake.
Nov 18, 2015, 04:57 AM IST
UN warns states against 'backtracking' on migrant commitments
The United Nations on Tuesday called on states not to "backtrack" on pledges made to host migrants and refugees.
Nov 17, 2015, 17:44 PM IST
Highest level security checks for Syrian refugees: US
Several US governors threatened to stop accepting Syrian refugees as the weekend attacks in Paris raised security worries over Syrian migrants.
Nov 17, 2015, 11:07 AM IST
Paris attacks deepen Republican opposition to refugees in US
Paris attacks have intensified Republican opposition to letting thousands of Syrian refugees come to US.
Nov 16, 2015, 14:26 PM IST
Two more child migrants drown off Greece amid angry protests
The two children had boarded a dinghy in Turkey with their families to set sail for Kos, whose northern coast lies just 250 metres away.
Nov 05, 2015, 19:12 PM IST
Migrants clash with police as security stepped up at French camps
French police clashed with stone-throwing migrants near the northern French port of Calais on Thursday.
Oct 29, 2015, 23:02 PM IST
Turkey says migration, terror on G20 summit agenda
The G20 summit that Turkey will host in November will discuss the crisis of migration, a Turkish foreign ministry official said on Tuesday.
Oct 27, 2015, 19:48 PM IST
Over 100 migrants land on British base in Cyprus
Around 120 migrants crowded in two boats landed on a British sovereign base on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus on Wednesday, military officials told AFP.
Oct 21, 2015, 15:37 PM IST
Turkey not concentration camp, won't host migrants: PM
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Monday his country was "not a concentration camp" and would not host migrants permanently to appease the EU, which wants Turkey to stop the flow of people to Europe.
Oct 19, 2015, 22:48 PM IST
Angela Merkel in Turkey to promote EU migrant plan
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday held talks with Turkish leaders in Istanbul.
Oct 18, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
