immigration
Detroit-area men who sent millions to Yemen spared prison
Middle East
October 21, 2019
Detroit-area men who sent millions to Yemen spared prison
DETROIT (AP) — A group of Detroit-area men opened bank accounts to move millions of dollars to Yemen, their war-torn…
Afghan refugee’s ‘Dream’ coffee shop in Iran becomes reality
Middle East
October 16, 2019
Afghan refugee’s ‘Dream’ coffee shop in Iran becomes reality
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — With each serving of French press coffee poured delicately into a cup with steamed milk, 21-year-old…
EU urged to share refugees as boat tragedies mount
World
October 8, 2019
EU urged to share refugees as boat tragedies mount
A nucleus of four EU countries was trying Tuesday to coax more reluctant member states to take a share of…
Trump to block immigrants unable to pay for healthcare
World
October 5, 2019
Trump to block immigrants unable to pay for healthcare
The US will block the entry of immigrants without health insurance or the ability to pay for medical bills, President…
Italy rise in ‘phantom’ boats as new route sees migrants go undetected
World
September 21, 2019
Italy rise in ‘phantom’ boats as new route sees migrants go undetected
Italy has seen a rise in so-called “phantom” boat arrivals as traffickers ferry migrants across the Mediterranean from Tunisia rather…
New Zealand lawmakers urged to drop restrictions on Africa, Middle East refugees
Middle East
August 21, 2019
New Zealand lawmakers urged to drop restrictions on Africa, Middle East refugees
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Human rights advocates urged New Zealand lawmakers on Wednesday to drop restrictions on the intake of Middle…
Employees urge Google not to work with US immigration officials
World
August 15, 2019
Employees urge Google not to work with US immigration officials
Hundreds of Google employees on Wednesday called on the internet titan to avoid working for US immigration officials until they…
The Latest: Ocean Viking asks Italy, Malta for a safe harbor
Middle East
August 14, 2019
The Latest: Ocean Viking asks Italy, Malta for a safe harbor
ROME (AP) — The latest on migrants trying to enter Europe (all times local): 11:50 p.m. Two charity groups operating…
Amnesty International issues travel warning for US
World
August 8, 2019
Amnesty International issues travel warning for US
Human rights organization Amnesty International issued a travel warning for the US on Thursday, citing “rampant gun violence” in the country.…
Syrians fleeing war allowed to stay longer in the United States
Middle East
August 2, 2019
Syrians fleeing war allowed to stay longer in the United States
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will allow about 7,000 Syrians who have fled war in their country to…