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Middle East November 6, 2019

Suspect in Jordan stabbing spree that injured 8 identified as refugee camp resident who 'became religious'

The attacker alleged to have stabbed eight people Wednesday at a popular tourist site in Jordan has been identified as a Palestinian man who his family says suddenly “became religious in a very extreme way."

Europe November 4, 2019

Greek authorities discover 41 migrants in refrigerated truck, mostly Afghans

Dozens of men and boys were found hiding in a refrigerated truck along a highway in northern Greece on Monday, according to officials, the discovery coming fewer than two weeks since international alarm bells were raised surrounding human trafficking after 39 migrants were found dead in the back of a truck in Britain.

OPINION October 13, 2019

Jim Hanson: To halt fighting between Turkey and Kurds in Syria and prevent return of ISIS, US must do THIS

Trump is right to oppose endless wars, but we must not cede the battlefield in Syria to our enemies and let ISIS create a new caliphate.

Europe September 30, 2019

Migrants set fire to Greek refugee camp; at least one is killed, authorities say

Migrants crammed into an overcrowded refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos Sunday set fires that killed at least one person and clashed with police, according to authorities.

Israel September 15, 2019

'Deplorable' graffiti found at European Union's Israel mission sparks condemnation

The European Union’s diplomatic mission in Israel reportedly was vandalized Sunday with the words, “German money kills Jews,” and “EU get out,” sparking condemnation from officials there.

France September 3, 2019

Afghan asylum-seeker suspected in deadly France knife attack was in 'psychotic state,' prosecutor says

An Afghan man suspected in a knife attack that killed a 19-year-old and injured eight other people at a metro station in France on Saturday was on drugs and in a “psychotic state,” according to a prosecutor. 

Refugees August 20, 2019

Migrants disembark rescue ship in Italy after 19-day standoff

A migrant rescue ship carrying more than 80 people was evacuated near Italy's southernmost Island on Tuesday, ending a 19-day standoff that pushed 15 passengers to jump into the sea to escape deteriorating conditions aboard.

Venezuelan Political Crisis August 7, 2019

Venezuela's female refugees trafficked at higher rate amid political crisis

As the political system of Venezuela continues to collapse, the country’s women and girls seeking asylum are being trafficked at increased rates according to a new report obtained by Fox News.

Refugees July 12, 2019

Jordan buckling under pressure of growing refugee crisis

Jordan’s dangerous geopolitical position, surrounded by civil wars and taking in overwhelming amounts of foreigners, could seriously threaten the survival of one of the only stable regimes left in the Middle East.

Mexico June 24, 2019

Mexico sends 15,000 troops to US border to keep migration in check, officials say

The Mexican government has dispatched approximately 15,000 troops and National Guard officers to the U.S. border in a bid to check the flow of migration from Central America, the country's defense chief told reporters Monday. 

OPINION June 20, 2019

Ambassador Callista Gingrich: US committed to refugee assistance, but can’t solve crisis alone

Thursday marks World Refugee Day, when we honor the strength, courage and resilience of millions of refugees around the world who have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, armed conflict and persecution.