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Iraq refugees report (4:30)
January 2, 2007 permalink

Refugees are fleeing Iraq daily by the thousands. While many are heading to Syria and Jordan, some with relatives in the United States are attempting to settle here. Quinn Klinefelter of WDET reports that those refugees face an array of obstacles.


Lost tribes report (7:40)
December 4, 2006 permalink

The World's Matthew Bell reports on Jews from India who are immigrating to Israel. They believe they're descendents of a lost tribe of Israel. We learn how some are adjusting to their new lives in the Jewish State.

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Exiles report (3;45)
November 29, 2006 permalink

Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis have fled to Jordan since the invasion of Iraq. The World's Aaron Schachter speaks with some of the Iraqi refugees about their hopes for their homeland.


Cambodian refugees report (5:35)
November 28, 2006 permalink

The Social Security Administration is investigating dozens of Cambodian refugees in California. They are suspected of filing fraudulent claims for disability. Lonny Shavelson reports from Oakland.



Palestinian exodus report (4:10)
November 22, 2006 permalink

The World's Aaron Schachter reports on the growing number of Palestinians who are leaving the West Bank and Gaza as their hope for the future of the Palestinian Territories wanes.


Tennessee immigration report (4:00)
November 6, 2006 permalink

The World's Jessie Graham reports on how local law enforcement wants to crack down on illegal immigration in Tennessee.


Tennessee elections report (6:30)
November 2, 2006 permalink

The World's Jessie Graham reports from Tennessee, where immigration is a big issue for some voters. Tennessee has recently seen a big increase in its population of illegal immigrants.


Immigration and elections report (4:05)
November 2, 2006 permalink

The World's Ruxandra Guidi reports on the immigration dilemma in next week's election. Immigration is a hot-button issue, but neither Democrats nor Republicans are sure which party the issue will favor.


Defect report (5:20)
October 27, 2006 permalink

For decades now, Cuba's been sending its doctors to other countries. They provide humanitarian assistance -- usually to countries that are friendly to Fidel Castro. But Cuban officials are worried because an increasing number of these doctors is choosing to defect. The World's Ruxandra Guidi has the story.


French riots one year later (5:35)
October 26, 2006 permalink

The World's Gerry Hadden reports from the suburbs of Paris on the anniversary of the youth riots that rocked France last year. The passage of time has brought little improvement to the lives of young people in the French suburbs. Many say they still face discrimination as the children of immigrants.


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