Cash aid for Jordan`s refugees an iris scan away
Syrian refugees in Jordan will get faster access to United Nations cash aid through an iris-scanning ATM network, removing the need for bank accounts and cards.
Jan 21, 2016, 08:46 AM IST
Several Canadian cities stop taking Syrian refugees
Immigration Minister John McCallum told reporters in Toronto that he would oblige and have new arrivals diverted to other cities until those feeling overwhelmed sort out their issues.
Jan 21, 2016, 02:44 AM IST
DNA: Heart-wrenching reality of Kashmiri pandits
Tonight we will show you the heart-wrenching reality of Kashmiri pandits living in a state of misery in Kashmir.
Jan 19, 2016, 23:08 PM IST
Hillary Clinton embraces Obama policies, avoids mentioning Donald Trump
Democratic presidential front runner Hillary Clinton embraced the policies of the Obama administration from healthcare to economy and foreign policy in particular Iran during her party's first presidential debate this year.
Jan 18, 2016, 12:14 PM IST
Istanbul suicide bomber registered as refugee before attack
The suicide attacker who detonated a bomb that killed 10 German tourists in the heart of Istanbul's historic district had registered as a refugee just a week earlier, Turkish officials have said Wednesday, raising questions over whether extremists are posing as asylum-seekers to inflame anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe.
Jan 14, 2016, 04:20 AM IST
Anti-refugee right-wingers go on rampage in Leipzig: Police
Over 200 masked right-wing supporters, carrying placards with racist overtones, went on a rampage in the eastern city of Leipzig on Monday night, throwing fireworks, breaking windows and vandalising buildings, police said.
Jan 12, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj meets Syrian counterpart
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Walid Al Moualem and discussed issues of bilateral interest.
Jan 12, 2016, 14:58 PM IST
Two Middle East refugees arrested in US on terrorism charges
Two men from the Middle East who came to the United States as refugees more than three years ago were arrested on federal charges in California and Texas involving international terrorism, the US officials said on Thursday.
Jan 08, 2016, 09:11 AM IST
Merkel under fire on migrants after New Year's Eve assaults
German Chancellor Angela Merkel came under mounting pressure today over her welcoming stance toward migrants, which opponents have linked to a shocking rash of apparently coordinated sex attacks in Cologne on New Year's Eve.
Jan 06, 2016, 21:58 PM IST
Iran reacts with fury after Saudis execute Shiite cleric
Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi Embassy in Tehran early on Sunday morning as Shiite Muslim Iran reacted with fury to Saudi Arabia`s execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.
Jan 03, 2016, 08:35 AM IST
Nimr execution will fuel Sunni-Shiite strife: Iraq MP
Saudi Arabia`s execution of prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr was intended to fuel Sunni-Shi`ite strife and set the region on fire, a lawmaker from Iraq`s ruling Shiite coalition told al-Sumaria TV on Saturday.
Jan 02, 2016, 14:52 PM IST
DNA: Refugees in their own nation: The untold story of Kashmiri Pandits
Kashmiri Pandits are living like refugees in their own country. Check out Zee Media's report on the plight of Kashmiri Pandits.
Jan 01, 2016, 00:29 AM IST
Over 1 million migrants reach Europe by sea in 2015: UN
Over one million migrants and refugees crossed the Mediterranean Sea to Europe in 2015, nearly half of them Syrians, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday.
Dec 31, 2015, 09:47 AM IST
Germany's influx of refugees is an opportunity: Angela Merkel
German society and the economy stand to benefit from the influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday, repeating her optimistic mantra "we can do this".
Dec 31, 2015, 09:34 AM IST
Will Anupam Kher's new formula address Kashmiri Pandits' woes?
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher says the day Article 370 (giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir) is removed, the Kashmir problem would be solved.
Dec 28, 2015, 12:08 PM IST
Incredible story of Syrian refugee's 7-hour swim from Turkey to Greece; his home was bombed
It's an incredible story of a Syrian refugee who fought against all odds to start a new life.
Dec 23, 2015, 15:38 PM IST
Won't join African Union force for Burundi: Rwanda
Rwanda will not contribute troops to a peacekeeping mission in neighbouring Burundi, President Paul Kagame said, as he rejects claims his country was arming refugees as rebels.
Dec 23, 2015, 14:18 PM IST
Hungary accuses Austria of `stupidity` in refugee crisis
Hungary has accused Austria of confusing "solidarity and stupidity" after Vienna said that nations which do not accept their share of refugees under European Union quotas should face sanctions.
Dec 21, 2015, 11:22 AM IST
World's refugees and displaced exceed record 60 million: UN
Nearly 2.5 million asylum seekers have requests pending, with Germany, Russia and the United States receiving the highest numbers of new claims.
Dec 18, 2015, 18:40 PM IST
Obama says immigrants renew America, US is welcoming nation
President Barack Obama says at a swearing-in ceremony for 31 new US citizens that immigration is the nation's oldest tradition and part of what makes the country exceptional.
Dec 16, 2015, 00:50 AM IST
