immigration
US judge deals blow to Trump’s border wall plans
World
May 25, 2019
US judge deals blow to Trump’s border wall plans
A US federal judge dealt a blow Friday to President Donald Trump’s signature wall project, issuing a temporary injunction against…
Fifth Guatemalan child dies in US immigration custody
World
May 21, 2019
Fifth Guatemalan child dies in US immigration custody
A 16-year-old boy died Monday at a Border Patrol station in Texas, becoming the fifth child from Guatemala to die…
Britain, NZ failing on children’s rights: global survey
World
May 14, 2019
Britain, NZ failing on children’s rights: global survey
Britain and New Zealand are failing on children’s rights, scoring lower than war-torn Syria and North Korea relative to their…
Pope asks Bulgarians to ‘open hearts’ to migrants
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May 5, 2019
Pope asks Bulgarians to ‘open hearts’ to migrants
Pope Francis urged Bulgarians to open their hearts and doors to refugees as he began a visit to the European…
Trump says could send migrants to ‘sanctuary cities’
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April 13, 2019
Trump says could send migrants to ‘sanctuary cities’
US President Donald Trump said Friday he is seriously considering funneling detained illegal migrants into the self-declared sanctuary cities that…
Image of crying toddler on US border wins World Press Photo
World
April 12, 2019
Image of crying toddler on US border wins World Press Photo
The haunting image of a little girl crying helplessly as she and her mother are taken into custody by US…
Australian election May 18 to be fought on refugees, economy
World
April 11, 2019
Australian election May 18 to be fought on refugees, economy
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister on Thursday called a May 18 election that will be fought on issues…
US judge blocks Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy
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April 9, 2019
US judge blocks Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy
A US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump’s policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico to wait out…
US Homeland Security chief Nielsen out as border crossings surge
World
April 8, 2019
US Homeland Security chief Nielsen out as border crossings surge
US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the departure of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, underscoring his intent to toughen immigration…
Romanian carers in Italy: ‘I miss my family so, so much’
World
April 5, 2019
Romanian carers in Italy: ‘I miss my family so, so much’
“I am very proud of the work I do,” Mariana Turcu says over the phone, passionately. “I enjoy my work.…