Syrian refugees
How an Ohio Town Became a Model City for Resettling Syrian Refugees
In Toledo, Ohio—just two hours away from the Republican National Convention—there's a thriving enclave of Middle Eastern immigrants.
Brazil is rethinking its promise to accept 100,000 Syrian refugees
The government of Dilma Rousseff made the promise last year but the new right-leaning government headed by President Michel Temer is reportedly backtracking.
Syrian Refugees Are Becoming Second Wives in Turkey
Hemmed in by circumstance, Syrian refugee women often find that the simplest path to stability is marrying a man—even if that man is already married.
Rare attack in Jordan kills six troops
It was the first attack of its kind targeting Jordan from Syria since Syria's descent into conflict in 2011.
Turkish troops killed 7 adults and 4 children as they tried to flee Syria on Saturday
Turkey, a major sponsor of groups fighting to topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has closed its borders to Syrian refugees.
Yazidis in Iraq Who Escaped the Islamic State Are Being Ignored Because They're Not 'Refugees'
A religious rights group is urging Canada's immigration ministry to allow hundreds of Yazidis displaced from their homes in northern Iraq by Islamic State militants to come to Canada through its refugee channels.
Giuliani: Trump's Commission to Assess Muslim Ban 'A Good Idea'
The former New York mayor has backed the GOP candidate's vague proposal to set up a commission that would assess his immigration policy and ban on Muslims.
Rockets From Syria Strike Turkish Border Town in Wake of Merkel Visit
The attacks killed one person and injured 26 people on Sunday in Killis, where 110,000 Syrians have taken refuge from the war in Syria, just after senior European and Turkish officials visited the region to address the refugee crisis.
Text a Syrian: a New Service Will Help Refugees Navigate Life in Canada
Canada's 26,000 refugees can text this service to find out where to buy groceries, or get a doctor.
Fabric Will Donate Money From Ticket Sales To Support Refugees
Advanced ticket buyers may now donate £1 that will go directly to organizations helping the refugee crisis.
Macedonian Police 'Relentlessly Tear Gassed' Migrants and Refugees on the Greek Border
Macedonian border guards fired tear gas and rubber bullets to push back hundreds of people from a fence near the sprawling Idomeni camp.
This Priest Gambled Away $500,000 That Was Supposed to Be for Refugees, Church Says
Father Amer Saka was caught with his hand in the communion plate, church officials say, and now Canadian police are investigating.