Syrian refugees
Syrian Refugees Rescued a German Neo-Nazi Leader From a Car Crash
The regional leader of a far-right, anti-immigrant party in Germany offered rare praise for asylum seekers after the incident, saying they "likely performed a very good, humane deed."
Canada Announces a $30 Billion Deficit and 10,000 More Syrian Refugees
Finance Minister Bill Morneau unveiled the new government's first budget on Tuesday. It's expensive.
A Furry Convention Welcomed Syrian Refugee Families to Canada
A number of refugees got a surprise when they discovered their hotel also happened to be hosting the VancouFur furry convention. The kids fucking loved it.
The Drought That Preceded Syria's Civil War Was Likely the Worst in 900 Years
The drought collapsed agricultural yields and livestock herds, driving as many as 1.5 million Syrians from rural areas into cities, where resources were already scarce.
The Great Wall of Jordan: How the US Wants to Keep the Islamic State Out
The king of Jordan and Barack Obama are meeting to talk about the war against the Islamic State. In the meantime, the US is spending a lot of money to keep that war out of Jordan.
A Startup Wants to Use Eye Tracking to Detect If Syrian Refugees Are Terrorists
Converus has been pitching its EyeDetect software in Washington as a potential solution to fears about Syrian and Iraqi emigres.
Canada Reverses Its Decision to Deport Syrian Teen It Held in Solitary Confinement
Earlier this week, news emerged that the Canada Border Services Agency was deporting Mohammed, a 16-year-old Syrian boy, because he came in through the US.
Canada is Going to Deport a Syrian Teen it Kept in Solitary Confinement For Weeks
The case of the 16-year-old, who was kept in a room with barred windows for three weeks in January, is believed to be the first of its kind in Canada and highlights ongoing concerns with the country's immigration detention regime.
From Syria to the Six: What It's Like Living in Canada as a Refugee
On New Years Eve, Canadian journalist Kourosh Houshmand linked up with Nazar Poladian—a newly arrived Syrian refugee—to welcome 2016 in style.
Rainbow Bagels and Death-By-Selfie Statistics: Last Week in Art
Did the Ancient Greeks have laptops? Have you heard the new Pussy Riot? Read on to find out.
Most Syrian Refugees Coming To Canada Will Live Below the Poverty Line
The refugees counting on support from the Canadian government will receive, at most, $25,000 in their first year. After that, the support ends.
Istanbul's 'Little Syria' Provides a Home Away from Home for Syrian Refugees
The Fatih neighborhood is one of many Syrian enclaves that have emerged in Turkish cities across the country, offering a familiar community where refugees can share a common culture — but where life still remains difficult.