Migration

October 23, 2020

Even before discovering her Jewish roots, Heba Iskandarani was always fascinated by Judaism. Subconsciously, she says, she always knew there was something there. But her genealogical journey took years before reaching back far enough into the past.

Top of The World

545 migrant children still separated from families; Nigerian protesters break curfew; Nagorno-Karabakh beset by coronavirus

The World

October 21, 2020

Immigration lawyers representing families that were separated upon entering the US at the southern border say 545 children remain completely cut off from their parents, protesters in Nigeria’s biggest city appeared to break an around-the-clock curfew amid widespread chaos, and with fresh clashes continuing in Nagorno-Karabakh, the coronavirus is spreading unchecked.

Migration

Amid pandemic, Venezuelans hit the road again in search of work

The World

October 13, 2020

As neighboring countries reopen their economies, thousands of Venezuelan migrants are leaving the country again to look for work. But the pandemic is making their route through South America tougher.

Justice

Do US-living descendants of tribes in Canada have rights north of the border?

The World

October 12, 2020

Canada’s Sinixt tribe is officially extinct. But one man aims to regain recognition for his tribe. His case could set a precedent for reconciliation and tribal sovereignty throughout the nation.

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World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize; Moscow talks aim for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire; China joins COVAX alliance

The World

October 09, 2020

The UN’s World Food Program has won the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its efforts to combat hunger in conflict regions on several continents, talks in Moscow planned for Friday have raised hopes for a ceasefire in the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and China announced on Friday its intention to join COVAX, an international alliance to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to around two-thirds of the world’s population by 2022.

Immigration

What 1 billion Americans would mean for the US

Innovation Hub

October 08, 2020

The US has the world’s largest economy, but for how much longer?

Global Politics

Greeks celebrate court ruling on neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn

The World

October 07, 2020

Large crowds gathered in Athens on Wednesday following a five-year trial as the judges announced a series of decisions involving members of the neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn, including that the leaders ran a criminal group.

Human rights

One French politician fights to expose China’s Uighur concentration camps

The World

October 01, 2020

When he won a seat in the European Parliament last year, Raphaël Glucksmann promised something different. His goal was to become "the voice of the voiceless people.”

Human rights

Iraqi archbishop who helped save ancient manuscripts from ISIS nominated for EU award

The World

September 30, 2020

When ISIS took over his city, Archbishop Najeeb Michaeel Moussa knew he had to jump into action to save hundreds of ancient manuscripts. The risky effort was dangerous but ultimately successful. Now, he has been nominated for a prestigious award by the European Union.

Displacement

Lebanese take to the sea — risking their lives to reach Europe

The World

September 28, 2020

Until recently, it was mostly Syrian and Palestinian refugees making the trip across the Mediterranean Sea. But increasingly, Lebanese citizens are filling the boats.

Migration

Stateless Palestinian becomes Spanish citizen after proving Sephardic origin

545 migrant children still separated from families; Nigerian protesters break curfew; Nagorno-Karabakh beset by coronavirus

Amid pandemic, Venezuelans hit the road again in search of work

Do US-living descendants of tribes in Canada have rights north of the border?

World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize; Moscow talks aim for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire; China joins COVAX alliance

What 1 billion Americans would mean for the US

Greeks celebrate court ruling on neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn

One French politician fights to expose China’s Uighur concentration camps

Iraqi archbishop who helped save ancient manuscripts from ISIS nominated for EU award

Lebanese take to the sea — risking their lives to reach Europe

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