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DHS to grant waivers to allow 872 refugees into US this week
Photo: Screenshot/ABC News The Department of Homeland Security Tuesday announced the United States would allow 872 refugees to enter the country this week, amidst confusion over travel restrictions enforced under last week’s executive order. Secretary Homeland...January 31, 2017 953 0 -
Humanity in action as doctors, faith leaders provide healthcare to Syrian refugees
The Grove Dental Clinic in Falls Church became a microcosm of American diversity and generosity this past Sunday as doctors and interfaith leaders welcomed hundreds of Syrian refugees to provide them healthcare. The newly arrived Syrian...November 17, 2016 1849 0 -
US to admit 110,000 refugees in 2017 : State Department
The United States will welcome 110,000 refugees in Fiscal Year 2017, as it works to address the gigantic refugee crisis facing the world. “This is a 57 percent increase over FY 2015 and is consistent with...October 5, 2016 1131 0 -
Obama :Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan sharing heavy burden of refugees; urges collective response
President Barack Obama renewed U.S commitment to take in more refugees as the Middle East and Europe continue to grapple with the epic movement of people. Speaking at a UN meeting on refugees, he underlined that...September 21, 2016 1039 0 -
World should not let refugees be buried by indifference: UN
On the eve of a Summit for Refugees and Migrants, the United Nations has said the world should not let the unprecedented number of refugees be buried by indifference Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accepted a 1.3 million...September 19, 2016 714 0 -
Biden to visit Turkey amid growing regional challenges
Vice President Joseph Biden will visit Ankara on Wednesday to “reaffirm our commitment to work together with Turkey, our valued NATO Ally and partner, to confront the scourge of terrorism,” the White House said Sunday. Biden’s...August 21, 2016 810 0 -
‘Let’s build bridges, not walls; We will all be stronger’
As millions of refugees face hardships and uncertain future, the United Nations has appealed to countries including the United States to keep reaching out to people in need because “we will all be stronger” by building...August 12, 2016 1100 0