Brussels to propose overhaul of EU asylum system: Report
Previous attempts to distribute refugees between EU member states have stalled due to disagreements.
Mar 07, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
EU to push Turkey to take back migrants on `large-scale`
European leaders will push Turkey at a summit on Monday to agree to "large-scale" deportations of economic migrants from Greece which is bracing for a fresh surge of migrant and refugee arrivals by the end of March.
Mar 06, 2016, 22:13 PM IST
UN food agency says funding target met for Syrian refugees
The UN food agency said Monday an "unprecedented response" to its fundraising campaign meant it could fully reinstate its food assistance to Syrian refugees.
Feb 29, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
Turkey says 100,000 refugees in border camps inside Syria
Some 100,000 Syrian refugees are being looked after in camps inside Syria close to the Turkish border, including 35,000 who this month fled a Russian-backed regime offensive in northern Aleppo province, a top Turkish official said on Friday.
Feb 12, 2016, 20:12 PM IST
EU pushes Greece to improve conditions for migrants
The EU piled pressure on Greece on Wednesday over Europe`s migrant crisis, telling Athens to improve conditions for refugees and to shore up its borders or risk a suspension of the bloc`s passport-free zone.
Feb 11, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Thousands of refugees may enter Britain if it leaves EU: David Cameron
Thousands of refugees could flock to Britain from France if voters decide to leave the European Union, a spokesman for David Cameron said on Monday, underlining the prime minister`s stance that an exit would hurt security.
Feb 08, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
Turkey cannot be expected to shoulder refugee burden alone: PM
Turkey`s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said his country cannot be expected to shoulder the burden of refugees alone as 30,000 Syrians massed at the Turkish border after fleeing a Russia-backed regime offensive on the northern region of Aleppo.
Feb 08, 2016, 21:41 PM IST
Tens of thousands flee Aleppo, gather at Turkish border: UN
The Syrian government`s military offensive around the city of Aleppo has prompted at least 15,000 people to flee and involved a reported 13 airstrikes on medical facilities in January, the United Nations said on Friday.
Feb 05, 2016, 19:56 PM IST
Billions pledged for Syria as tens of thousands flee bombardments
Donor nations pledged on Thursday to give billions of dollars in aid to Syrians as world leaders gathered for a conference to tackle the world`s worst humanitarian crisis, with Turkey reporting a new exodus of tens of thousands fleeing air strikes.
Feb 04, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
EU says agrees on financing of 3 billion euro Turkey refugee deal
The EU said Wednesday it had agreed on how to finance a three billion euro ($3.3 billion) deal to aid Syrian refugees in Turkey, in exchange for Ankara`s help in stemming the flow of migrants, after resolving a dispute with Italy.
Feb 03, 2016, 23:00 PM 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
EU states 'failed to deliver' on migrants: Juncker
So far just 272 refugees have been moved to other countries out of the 160,000 that European Union nations agreed to relocate.
Jan 15, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
UN appeals for nearly $8 bln for Syria aid
With the war in Syria headed for a sixth year, UN agencies on Tuesday appealed for $7.73 billion in funding to help 22.5 million people affected by the conflict.
Jan 13, 2016, 03:12 AM IST
Muslim woman thrown out of Donald Trump's rally
A Muslim woman, who was peacefully protesting at the rally of Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump, was escorted out of the premise by police on Friday.
Jan 10, 2016, 14:44 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
Executions, severed heads and dead children - Migrants entering into Norway had these images on their phones
The news confirms fears expressed earlier that the Islamic State may be exploiting the refugee crisis to infiltrate into Europe.
Dec 15, 2015, 11:40 AM IST
Brazil breaks up ring that arranged false documents for Syrians
Four people face charges of fraud and belonging to a criminal organization, a report said.
Dec 15, 2015, 10:04 AM IST
Texas backs down from effort to block Syrian refugees
Since the Paris attacks, at least 29 US governors have vowed to keep new Syrian refugees outside their state borders.
Dec 05, 2015, 12:34 PM IST
Syrian 'pays back' to Germany by feeding Berlin's homeless
Alex Assali has been serving food to Germany's homeless in an effort to “give something back to German people”.
Nov 26, 2015, 09:48 AM IST
Syrian refugees not security risk: Canadian PM Trudeau
Trudeau told an audience at the Canadian embassy, Canada House, that his country drew strength from its diversity, and refugees brought economic benefits.
Nov 26, 2015, 00:47 AM IST
