English

Refugees / English

Stories published on Oct 8
  • Related stories in the last 90 days
  • Stories published on Oct 8

Wednesday, Oct 8

21

A long ‘journey’ for Nobel chemistry winner born to Palestinian refugees

Omar Yaghi, 60, a U.S. citizen born in Jordan, says he was raised with a dozen others in one room.

19

Iran has taken care of millions of Afghan refugees with little international support | Letters

www.theguardian.com

Ayoub Heidari of the Iranian embassy contests the claim that hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees may be released into neighbouring countries

16

Nigeria pledges support for IDPs, refugees amid humanitarian crisis

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and assisting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The commitment was made at the 76th session of the Executive Committee

05

Ukraine struggles to find homes for millions of refugees

www.politico.eu

People fleeing Russian attacks face huge difficulties in finding new homes and getting compensation for lost or destroyed property.

04

The refugees sent home after brutal treatment but still desperate to go back

news.sky.com

It's dusty, sweltering, crowded. Waves of people start to arrive.

Tuesday, Oct 7

20

Trump May Accept Only Afrikaners as Refugees

www.newser.com

President Trump is considering prioritizing white South Africans in a dramatically decreased quota of refugees allowed into the United States this fiscal year. The figures for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1 haven't been finalized.…

Monday, Oct 6

03

Making a drama about refugees could defuse anti-migrant anger in UK, says Jonathan Pryce

www.theguardian.com

Actor says ‘people aren’t aware of the facts’ and the realities for people living in migrant hotels

02

‘Iryna’s Law’ bill drafted which could see Ukrainian refugee’s killer face firing squad

nypost.com

The bill will lower hurdles for the death penalty in North Carolina.

Sunday, Oct 5

05

Pakistan: Afghan Cleric Shot Dead by Unidentified Gunmen in Peshawar Amid Growing Violence Against Refugees

www.latestly.com

Khaama Press reported that police identified the victim as Adam Khan, an Afghan Imam from Paktia province, who was attacked while returning home on his motorcycle near the Raza Khan Maryamzai Mosque. He died instantly, according to the…

Saturday, Oct 4

20

Séamus ­McEnaney and 14 family members have been paid over £200million for housing refugees

The former Monaghan GAA manager has been paid huge amounts of money for housing refugees in Ireland

17

Dem governor finally takes action after pressure from Republicans over Ukrainian refugee's train murder

www.dailymail.co.uk

Iryna Zarutska, 23, was murdered in Charlotte on August 22 after being stabbed in the neck. Career criminal Decarlos Brown is accused of killing her in the frenzied attack on a train.

15

GAA manager Séamus ­McEnaney's family paid over €231million for housing refugees

www.irishmirror.ie

He is one of the highest earners from the direct provision system under the Department of Justice

05

North Carolina governor signs 'Iryna's Law' after Ukrainian refugee's brutal train murder

www.foxnews.com

Gov. Josh Stein signed legislation Friday requiring stricter bail evaluations following the train stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska by repeat offender.

04

North Carolina governor signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee’s death

www.wral.com

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Democratic governor signed into law on Friday a criminal justice measure that the state’s Republican-controlled legislature approved in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a…

Friday, Oct 3

23

North Carolina Democrat Governor Reluctantly Signs “Iryna’s Law” After Ukrainian Refugee’s Brutal Murder

On Friday, Democrat Governor Josh Stein reluctantly signed into law “Iryna’s Law,” a Republican-led criminal justice bill pushed through the state’s GOP-controlled legislature in just three days.

11 Linux apps Windows refugees need to know about

If you've been thinking about switching to Linux, these apps are going to make life much easier for you as a Windows user.

22

North Carolina Governor Signs Criminal Justice Bill Into Law After Ukrainian Refugee’s Death

www.kurv.com

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Democratic governor signed into law on Friday a criminal justice measure that the state’s Republican-controlled legislature approved in response to the stabbing…

North Carolina governor signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee’s death

wtop.com

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Democratic governor signed into law on Friday a criminal justice measure that the state’s…

21

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs into law a criminal justice reform measure passed after Ukrainian refugee’s death

wtop.com

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs into law a criminal justice reform measure passed after Ukrainian…

17

Zack Polanski: 'We will say it loud, migrants and refugees are welcome here'

www.bbc.co.uk

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has delivered his first conference speech as leader and criticised the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform party.