LGBTQ asylum-seekers in Europe subjected to stereotyping and humiliation, rights group says
2018-11-29 17:56, nbcnews.com
There?s an ?urgent need? for better protection and treatment of LGBTQ asylum-seekers in Europe, according to the Council of Europe.
Trans asylum-seeker who died in ICE custody suffered 'abuse,' autopsy finds
2018-11-28 19:04, nbcnews.com
Roxsana Hernandez, a transgender woman from Honduras, died in ICE custody after crossing the border. The Transgender Law Center says her death was preventable.
Trump administration asks court for green light to enforce new restrictions on asylum
2018-11-27 23:36, nbcnews.com
Government lawyers said a judge's ruling temporarily blocking the restrictions undermined efforts to encourage the people in the caravans transiting Mexico to follow U.S. law.
Syrian man stranded at Malaysia airport for eight months granted asylum in Canada
2018-11-27 18:00, nbcnews.com
Hassan al Kontar had been stranded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport since March 7.
Rep. Cummings: It's the law to let asylum seekers across the border
2018-11-25 15:27, nbcnews.com
The incoming House Oversight Committee chairman says his investigative focus will be on "protecting" democracy.
Incoming Mexican government denies deal to hold asylum seekers in Mexico
2018-11-25 00:02, nbcnews.com
After initial reports that a deal was in the works to hold asylum seekers in Mexico, the incoming government denied such an agreement had been struck.
Mexico deal could put slow down on mass immigration
2018-11-24 20:52, nbcnews.com
The Trump administration struck a deal with the Mexican government that would require asylum seekers to wait in Mexico as their cases are processed in the United States. Many legal challenges are to come for migrants while waiting in Mexico. NBC?s Julia Ainsley reports.
In rare rebuke, Chief Justice Roberts slams Trump for comment about 'Obama judge'
2018-11-21 21:19, nbcnews.com
The president later responded on Twitter, defending his attacks on the Ninth Circuit for ruling against him in an asylum case.
Tensions mounting as thousands gather at U.S.-Mexico border
2018-11-21 00:21, nbcnews.com
Tensions mounting as thousands gather at U.S.-Mexico border
The Trump administration has ordered the military to back up border patrol, but the President?s attempts to turn away all asylum seekers at the Southern border has been blocked by a Federal Judge, who ruled that refugees have a right to have their cases heard.
Judge bars U.S. from enforcing Trump's asylum ban
2018-11-20 07:15, nbcnews.com
President Donald Trump has argued that the recent caravans are a threat to national security.
Peru says ex-president has sought asylum in Uruguay
2018-11-18 20:22, nbcnews.com
Peru's government says former President Alan Garcia is seeking asylum in Uruguay.
Migrants unpopular in Tijuana, Mexico
2018-11-18 05:34, nbcnews.com
The border city welcomed Haitian refugees two years ago, but the latest migrant caravan is unpopular with the mayor and some residents.
Asylum seekers ? once welcomed in Mexico ? met with fear, disdain in Tijuana
2018-11-18 05:34, nbcnews.com
The border city welcomed Haitian refugees two years ago, but the latest migrant caravan is unpopular with the mayor and some residents.
Migrants filling shelters in Tijuana, Mexico
2018-11-18 03:38, nbcnews.com
Caravan members who traveled to the border on foot from Central America start the lengthy process of applying for political asylum in the U.S.
European countries target child marriage in wake of refugee crisis
2018-11-17 12:27, nbcnews.com
Child marriage increases the chances of girls' dropping out of education, living in poverty and becoming victims of domestic violence.
In Mexico caravan, LGBTQ migrants stick together for safety
2018-11-13 14:57, nbcnews.com
These asylum seekers have banded together for protection ? not from the uncertainty of a journey fraught with danger, but from their fellow travelers.
Trump administration publishes rule restricting asylum seekers
2018-11-08 22:08, nbcnews.com
"The proposal is patently unlawful and there will be a court challenge," said Lee Gelernt of the ACLU.
President Trump signs new rule making it harder for immigrants to claim asylum
2018-11-08 22:08, nbcnews.com
"The proposal is patently unlawful and there will be a court challenge," said Lee Gelernt of the ACLU.
With Kavanaugh on court, White House ready for legal battle over asylum rules
2018-11-08 19:47, nbcnews.com
The administration expects to be sued over its draconian new immigration plan, which may be unveiled as soon as Thursday afternoon ? and it expects to win.
Canada apologizes for turning away Nazi-era ship of Jewish refugees
2018-11-07 23:00, nbcnews.com
The German liner MS St. Louis was carrying 907 Jewish Germans fleeing the Nazis in 1939. More than 250 later died in the Holocaust.
Trump vows to crack down on asylum seekers at the border
2018-11-01 22:39, nbcnews.com
In a sharply worded speech Thursday, the president announced two new immigration policies that are expected to be met with lawsuits in federal court.
Shooting suspect posted online about HIAS, an agency known for work with refugees
2018-10-28 19:47, nbcnews.com
"As our president likes to say, 'We used to help refugees because they were Jewish but now we help refugees because we're Jewish,'" said a HIAS spokesperson.
Accused Pittsburgh gunman posted online about HIAS, an agency known for work with refugees
2018-10-28 19:47, nbcnews.com
"As our president likes to say, 'We used to help refugees because they were Jewish, but now we help refugees because we're Jewish,'" said a HIAS spokesman.
Migrant caravan members reject offer to stay in Mexico
2018-10-27 05:03, nbcnews.com
Under the "You are at home" plan, they would have received benefits if they applied for refugee status and stayed in the country's two southernmost states.
Trump may halt entry for nearly all seeking asylum on southern border
2018-10-26 03:21, nbcnews.com
President Trump and National Security Adviser Bolton have grown frustrated with the number of asylum seekers arriving at the southern border.
Facing deportation, Cambodian refugee who killed as 14-year-old seeks pardon
2018-10-25 16:48, nbcnews.com
A governor's pardon doesn't automatically stop deportation proceedings, but it eliminates the convictions on which authorities based their deportation.
Assange fights asylum terms requiring him to pay for food, cat care
2018-10-21 18:25, nbcnews.com
The new terms say that due to budget cuts the embassy is no longer able to pay medical, laundry or food costs associated with Assange's stay.
Trump's migrant caravan threats show he'd forgo prosperity to exploit racism
2018-10-19 16:38, nbcnews.com
To keep out a handful of Central American asylum seekers, the president has said he'd wreak havoc on the U.S. economy.
Refugee team will compete in Tokyo Olympics
2018-10-09 20:53, nbcnews.com
The first Olympic refugee team competed in Rio, with 10 athletes in three sports from South Sudan, Syria, Congo and Ethiopia.
18 states, D.C., back challenge of U.S. asylum rules
2018-09-29 02:14, nbcnews.com
The new rules deny asylum to gang, domestic violence victims.
Stephen Miller bests Pompeo, Haley and Mattis to get his way on immigration
2018-09-21 08:33, nbcnews.com
A planned cut in the number of refugees the U.S. admits is the latest win for hardliner Stephen Miller, who keeps beating the Trump admin?s pragmatists.
Trump admin chops number of refugees U.S. will admit to 38-year low
2018-09-17 22:12, nbcnews.com
Refugee advocates say the number reflects the desire of the Trump administration to limit overall immigration and is not tied to national security.
Migrant families may get a second chance at asylum
2018-09-13 12:33, nbcnews.com
In a major win for separated migrant families, a court settlement will allow them a second chance at claiming asylum.
Trump admin makes it harder for Christian refugees to enter U.S.
2018-09-12 08:33, nbcnews.com
Trump vowed to aid Mideast Christians. But under his administration the number of Christian refugees admitted to the U.S. has fallen more than 40 percent.
Trump cuts $25 million in aid for Palestinian hospitals
2018-09-09 13:31, nbcnews.com
The decision comes after the state department said it would also end funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees.
Trump admin hyped terror threat from refugees, say former officials
2018-09-05 20:56, nbcnews.com
Hard-liners issued their own report that several ex-officials say misstates evidence and inflates the threat posed by people born outside the U.S.
U.S. decision to end refugee funding just latest setback for weary Palestinians
2018-09-01 18:06, nbcnews.com
?I?m angry,? said Abir Zahran, a mother of four. ?I think the Americans want to keep us ignorant. This is their goal.?
U.S. eliminates funding to United Nations' Palestinian refugee agency
2018-09-01 00:54, nbcnews.com
"The world is getting very dark."
Reconstruction is in full swing in war-ravaged Aleppo
2018-08-31 06:48, nbcnews.com
The United Nations estimates roughly 66,000 Syrian refugees returned to the country last year. But five million have left since the start of the war.
A murder, a neo-Nazi rally and violence prompt soul-searching in German city
2018-08-28 12:00, nbcnews.com
Unrest reflects growing schism in Germany after about 1 million asylum seekers were allowed to enter the country in 2015.
Reality TV show gets participants to 'live like refugees'
2018-08-25 15:27, nbcnews.com
"How will this journey change the views on immigration for our heroes? Will this change the way they look at their own lives?"
Trump admin is creating obstacles to block refugees, ex-officials say
2018-08-24 08:32, nbcnews.com
Former officials, aid groups say the Trump admin has overloaded the FBI and other agencies with procedures that delay refugee admissions.
Democrats demand Trump keep U.S. door open for refugees
2018-08-22 17:57, nbcnews.com
The appeal comes as hardliners in the Trump administration push for even lower numbers
Judge tells U.S. officials, ACLU to come up with asylum plan for migrants
2018-08-18 19:27, nbcnews.com
The request was made during a hearing a day after Judge Dana Sabraw extended a freeze on deportations of recently reunified families.
More asylum-seekers are being rejected under new U.S. policies, lawyers say
2018-08-16 19:32, nbcnews.com
?I can?t go back because if I do he will carry out his threats," a Honduran woman who was denied asylum said of a man who raped and beat her.
Iraqi refugee arrested in California on warrant alleging he was ISIS killer
2018-08-15 23:56, nbcnews.com
Omar Abdulsattar Ameen was arrested on a warrant issued in Iraq alleging he killed a police officer there in 2014.
ACLU sues Jeff Sessions over restricting asylum for domestic, gang violence
2018-08-07 22:23, nbcnews.com
"This is a naked attempt by the Trump administration to eviscerate our country"s asylum protections," said an attorney with the ACLU.
Civil war destroyed their homes. These refugees are learning how to rebuild them.
2018-08-05 19:03, nbcnews.com
"If we"re not doing it, if we"re not going to do it, I don"t think anyone else will."
Jose was reunited with his son. But the 3-year-old is learning to trust him again.
2018-07-17 23:16, nbcnews.com
Jose and his 3-year-old son, Jose Jr., were separated after arriving at a port of entry and seeking asylum. They were reunited almost two months later.
Trump admin gives separated parents choice: Leave U.S. with kids, or without
2018-07-03 17:39, nbcnews.com
Rights advocates say the new directive prevents migrant parents who were separated from their kids under zero tolerance from asking for asylum in the U.S.
9 injured in stabbing at Idaho apartment complex that houses refugees
2018-07-01 13:44, nbcnews.com
"As you can imagine, the Wylie Street Apartment and our community is reeling from this attack," Boise Police Chief Bill Bones said.
They came seeking asylum. Now they want their children back.
2018-06-28 08:31, nbcnews.com
Distraught migrant parents are struggling with their asylum interviews after being separated from their children, immigration advocates say.
Banksy takes aim at refugee crisis with new Paris artworks
2018-06-27 11:14, nbcnews.com
The city has struggled to respond to the migrant crisis, with hundreds sleeping in makeshift tent camps.
Supreme Court ruling brings new wave of worry for Muslim Americans
2018-06-27 08:30, nbcnews.com
Syrian refugees and Yemenis are cut off from relatives in their war-torn homelands.
Try later: It"s getting tougher for migrants to claim asylum at U.S. ports of entry
2018-06-23 11:00, nbcnews.com
In 40 years, an immigration advocate says, he"s not seen border officers keep asylum seekers from making asylum claims at ports of entry ? until now.
Following pride event, Kenya"s gay refugees fear for their lives
2018-06-20 22:05, nbcnews.com
Approximately 600 people showed up for the first pride event held at one of the world"s largest refugee camps.
Trump admin discussed splitting migrant moms, kids in Feb. 2017
2018-06-18 19:43, nbcnews.com
Notes from a DHS meeting show it was one of the methods discussed for discouraging asylum-seekers.
Migrant rescue ships dock in Spain after week in limbo
2018-06-17 22:42, nbcnews.com
The ships rescued hundreds of refugees from overcrowded rafts off Libya"s coast. After they were barred entry by Italy and Malta, the group was then welcomed in Valencia, Spain.
Seeking asylum, migrant caravan mom calls for family reunification
2018-06-13 20:23, nbcnews.com
"We came fleeing violence in our countries and now we have to confront this."
"A death sentence": Critics denounce Sessions" asylum restrictions
2018-06-12 20:33, nbcnews.com
"The attorney general today erased an important legal development that was universally agreed to be correct," a group of judges wrote.
Sessions: Domestic, gang violence not grounds for asylum
2018-06-11 20:48, nbcnews.com
"The asylum statute does not provide redress for all misfortune," Sessions wrote in a formal legal opinion.
Trump migrant policy protested as U.S. is accused of violating human rights
2018-06-01 19:03, nbcnews.com
The U.S. is violating "well established Inter-American standards," such as rights to family and to seek asylum and protection," said petitioners.
Number of migrant children at government shelters increases 22 percent
2018-05-30 17:13, nbcnews.com
A total of 30,000 children have been referred to Office of Refugee Resettlement so far in fiscal year 2018, HHS said. There were 40,810 referrals in all of fiscal year 2017.
Resettled refugee, ISIS attack survivor finds hope in boxing
2018-05-14 10:47, nbcnews.com
After he says he suffered an attack from ISIS on his life, Mohammed fled Iraq and joined other refugees who were resettled in the United States.
In search of asylum: A journey on the migrant caravan
2018-05-08 00:08, nbcnews.com
For Magdiel Lopez, Mirna Aldana, and their 18-month-old son Joshua, the perilous journey on the migrant caravan through Mexico presented dangers and risks, but also a chance at a new life in America.
Over 50 caravan migrants allowed in U.S. for processing, organizers say
2018-05-02 20:40, nbcnews.com
Roughly 100 migrants were still waiting outside the San Ysidro port of entry after coming to the crossing in hopes of seeking asylum.
Fact check: Trump"s misleading claims about "catch and release"
2018-05-02 19:59, nbcnews.com
The White House has used the term to decry the protections afforded to children and families seeking asylum in the U.S.
Migrants seek asylum at border, but U.S. has a message: No more room
2018-04-30 19:37, nbcnews.com
"They were upset ... but they were also very insistent that they would do whatever needed to be done to get to a place where they would be safe."
Migrant caravan reaches border, readies for immigration showdown
2018-04-28 22:50, nbcnews.com
Attorneys warned asylum seekers to expect the worst, including possible separation from children and family members and months of detention.
This algorithm can help resettle refugees by giving them a better shot at employment
2018-04-25 18:09, nbcnews.com
When refugees arrive in a new country, everything is unfamiliar. Most countries just assign refugees to cities completely at random -- or according to where the open spots happen to be when the person arrives. But a new algorithm developed by Stanford"s Immigration Policy Lab could use refugees" backgrounds to match them with their ideal cities - vastly improving their chance at employment and int
Migrant caravan reaches U.S. border despite Trump threats
2018-04-24 22:29, nbcnews.com
"All we have is our stories, all we have are our memories and we are hoping that it"s enough," said one asylum seeker.
Refugees just want to help make America great, new report says
2018-04-09 11:12, nbcnews.com
Over time, the Urban Institute says, refugees tend to embrace tenets of the traditional American dream ? buying homes and starting their own businesses.
What"s the organization behind the migrant caravans?
2018-04-04 18:23, nbcnews.com
For over 15 years, the organization has led migrants from Central America to seek asylum elsewhere.
What, and who, is moving the migrant caravans through Mexico
2018-04-04 18:23, nbcnews.com
For over 15 years, the organization has led migrants from Central America to seek asylum elsewhere.
Netanyahu bows to right-wing pressure, axes migrant deal after just hours
2018-04-03 10:59, nbcnews.com
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he was canceling an agreement with the U.N. refugee agency to relocate thousands of African migrants.
Berlin"s LGBTQ refugee center a haven for those fleeing civil war, homophobia
2018-03-09 14:25, nbcnews.com
When gay refugees are placed in mainstream shelters, they often face the same discrimination and homophobia they were trying to escape in their home countries.
Destitute Rohingya in "race against time" as Mother Nature bears down
2018-03-07 16:15, nbcnews.com
Refugees driven out of Myanmar by what the U.S. has called "ethnic cleansing" now face a new threat: the looming monsoon and cyclone season.
Cyclones, monsoons leave refugees facing a "race against time"
2018-03-07 13:45, nbcnews.com
Refugees driven out of Myanmar by what the U.S. has called "ethnic cleansing" now face a new threat: the looming monsoon and cyclone season.
Lesbian couple sues Health Department after foster care application rejected
2018-02-22 21:09, nbcnews.com
The Texas couple said they were told they couldn"t foster a refugee child because they didn"t "mirror the Holy Family."
Punk rockers pay the price for criticizing Putin
2018-02-15 11:07, nbcnews.com
With Vladimir Putin expected to secure a fourth term next month, Pussy Riot members Alexey Knedlyakovsky and Lusine Djanyan are claiming asylum in Sweden.
This doctor inspired a film about the Philippines" effort to help Jews during the Holocaust
2018-01-25 13:36, nbcnews.com
Noel Izon"s documentary traces the story of some of the approximately 1,300 refugees who found a haven in the Philippines in the 1930s and "40s.
This Michelin chef came to the U.S. as a refugee. Now, he"s living the American Dream.
2018-01-22 13:53, nbcnews.com
James Syhabout"s first cookbook is in part a memoir that shares the Laotian-American chef"s personal story as well as the dishes most important to him.
Skateboarding teaches young refugees how to fall ? and get back up
2018-01-14 10:38, nbcnews.com
Free Movement Skateboarding is teaching children and teens who fled war-torn countries how to ride.
Julian Assange is Ecuadorian now
2018-01-11 16:44, nbcnews.com
Ecuador has granted citizenship to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been living in asylum at the nation"s embassy in London for more than five years.
Nobel-winning U.S. Quaker group included on Israel travel ban
2018-01-09 17:28, nbcnews.com
An organization that won a Nobel Peace Prize for its support of Holocaust refugees is on a list of organizations whose staff may be denied entry to Israel.
The refugee fruitpicker who became CEO of a $60M tech firm
2017-12-25 11:11, nbcnews.com
Refugee, migrant strawberry picker, economist, U.N. whistleblower and entrepreneur: Ismail Ahmed has worn many hats on his long journey.
The refugee fruit picker who became CEO of a $60M tech firm
2017-12-25 11:11, nbcnews.com
Refugee, migrant strawberry picker, economist, U.N. whistleblower and entrepreneur: Ismail Ahmed has worn many hats on his long journey.
U.S. judge partially lifts Trump administration ban on refugees
2017-12-24 02:35, nbcnews.com
U.S. District Judge James Robart ruled Saturday for the ACLU and Jewish Family Service after they urged him to halt the ban on refugees from some mostly Muslim countries.
Rohingya Refugees: How to help the children
2017-12-20 22:51, nbcnews.com
Rohingya Refugees: How to help the children
Rohingya refugees tell harrowing tales of rape
2017-12-17 23:05, nbcnews.com
Violent rape is so common for Rohingya Muslim refugees fleeing Myanmar that women talk about it openly, startled aid workers say.
Why haven"t Americans paid attention to the Rohingya refugee crisis?
2017-11-28 09:46, nbcnews.com
The resilience of the refugees I met from Myanmar is a remarkable expression of the human spirit.
Germany opened its borders to 1M asylum-seekers in one year. So how is it going?
2017-11-27 14:08, nbcnews.com
Life remains a struggle for many of the around 1 million asylum-seekers who reached Germany in 2015.
Germany opened its borders to refugees. So how is it going?
2017-11-27 09:57, nbcnews.com
Life remains a struggle for many of the around 1 million asylum-seekers who reached Germany in 2015.
Students from refugee families feed needy and homeless
2017-11-26 16:09, nbcnews.com
A group of students who know what it"s like to go without eating has opened a food pantry in Fargo that serves the homeless and other needy people.
Trump Ends Refugee Ban, Puts Stricter Screening in Place
2017-10-24 22:39, nbcnews.com
The Trump administration"s worldwide temporary ban on refugees entering the United States ended Tuesday, with President Donald Trump signing an executive order allowing the resumption of refugee admissions but with new, enhanced screening measures.
Refugees Fleeing Myanmar"s Military Carry Stories of Fire, Rape and Fear
2017-10-08 22:41, nbcnews.com
Thousands of Rohingya Muslims, many of them children, are still making their way to Bangladesh as refugees to escape violent attacks of ethnic cleansing by Myanmar"s powerful army.
Canada Terrorism Suspect Was Investigated for Extremism
2017-10-02 01:23, nbcnews.com
The 30-year-old suspect in Saturday"s attack in Edmonton is a Somali national pursuing refugee status, authorities said.
More Than 50 Rohingya Missing as U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Myanmar
2017-09-29 08:44, nbcnews.com
More than 50 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar were missing after their boat capsized, as a new surge in those fleeing took the total to more than half a million.
More Than 60 Rohingya Missing as U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Myanmar
2017-09-29 08:44, nbcnews.com
More than 60 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar were missing after their boat capsized, as a new surge in those fleeing took the total to more than half a million.
Trump Weighing Huge Cut to Number of Refugees Allowed Into U.S.
2017-09-26 23:14, nbcnews.com
The Trump administration wants to cap the number of refugees admitted into the U.S. next year at 45,000 ? a dramatic cut in the number of applications processed by the U.S. in recent years, two administration officials tell NBC News.
Senior Refugees Find New Life in Heartwarming Seattle Program
2017-09-21 19:53, nbcnews.com
International Rescue Committee, Seattle"s new senior program gives elderly refugees a social life after settling in the U.S.
With U.S. Mentors, "Hello Neighbor" Helps Refugees Start New Lives
2017-09-20 12:35, nbcnews.com
"Hello Neighbor" matches refugee families with a U.S. mentors, who show their mentees everything from writing checks and driving to visiting zoos and museums.
Trump"s Childhood Home Becomes Crash Pad for Refugees
2017-09-18 20:33, nbcnews.com
President Donald Trump"s childhood home in the famed borough of Queens, New York had some new occupants over the weekend ? refugees.
Former Olympic Stadium Now a Refugee Shelter
2017-08-04 01:28, nbcnews.com
The provincial government of Quebec has agreed to open the Montreal Olympic Stadium, home of the 1976 Summer Games, to Haitians and other the asylum seekers.
Syrian Refugee Rocker"s Journey to Finally Finding a Home
2017-07-14 12:26, nbcnews.com
Saflou is a student and an aspiring musician. A consummate singer, guitarist and songwriter, he was once part of the heavy-metal scene in Aleppo, Syria.
Fire Destroys Syrian Refugee Camp in Lebanon
2017-07-02 16:18, nbcnews.com
A fire tore through a camp for Syrian refugees in Lebanon on Sunday, killing at least one person and leaving two in critical condition, the U.N. refugees" organization said.
As Trump Travel Ban Takes Effect, Questions Still Up in Air
2017-06-29 03:20, nbcnews.com
The Trump administration"s travel ban blocking foreigners from six Muslim-majority countries and refugees fleeing persecution will take effect Thursday, following the Supreme Court"s decision earlier this week to temporarily uphold portions of the ban.
Who Will Be Affected by the Supreme Court"s Travel Ban Ruling?
2017-06-26 23:37, nbcnews.com
The Supreme Court"s ruling on Trump"s travel ban is good news for travelers -- but potentially bad news for refugees.
Why Refugee Pilot Is Flying Around the World in 90 Days
2017-06-24 14:32, nbcnews.com
Shaesta Waiz is one of many women working to inspire women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Refugee Pilot Flies Around the World to Promote Women in STEM
2017-06-24 14:32, nbcnews.com
Shaesta Waiz is one of many women working to inspire women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
This Refugee Camp Is Such an ISIS Hotbed That Military Aircraft Won"t Fly Over It
2017-05-08 11:50, nbcnews.com
Some 80,000 people are trapped in a scrub land of hopelessness in a forgotten corner of the Middle East. Huddling in the wind, walled in by desert sandbanks, they have been driven there by war. Abandoned by governments, they are preyed on by the very ISIS gunmen and suicide bombers they fled their homelands to escape. NBC News was given unique access to the area ? which one Jordanian official desc
Japan Weighs Plans for S. Korea Evacuation: Report
2017-04-14 10:17, nbcnews.com
Japan has also reportedly considered how it would cope with a flood of North Korean refugees into Japan, among whom might be Pyongyang spies and agents.
Store in "Terrorist" Truck Attack Sorry About "Damaged Goods" Sale
2017-04-09 13:49, nbcnews.com
The 39-year-old Uzbekistan man suspected of plowing into shoppers Friday was an asylum seeker who had had his application rejected, police said Sunday.
"Hate Crime" Beating of Teen Refugee Shocks London
2017-04-08 11:04, nbcnews.com
Police say the victim was attacked by a group of between 20 and 30 people in London last Friday in a "suspected hate crime assault."
This Spanish Lifeguard Founded A Group That Has Saved Thousands of Refugees
2017-03-24 12:12, nbcnews.com
The group Proactiva Open Arms, founded by Spanish lifeguard Oscar Camps, will be awarded for their work saving thousands of refugee families.
Here"s a Place in Trump"s America Where Refugees Are Welcomed
2017-03-19 23:40, nbcnews.com
Over dinner of chicken, yogurt and bread, the Al Salibi family described why they came to Erie, Pennsylvania, and their life in America.
Why "Homeland" Star Mandy Patinkin Is Furious
2017-03-07 10:56, nbcnews.com
"I wouldn"t be sitting here if America hadn"t opened its arms to refugees," the actor said. His grandfather fled the Nazis in Poland.
Families Stopped At U.S.-Canada Crossing
2017-03-05 23:00, nbcnews.com
Hundreds are walking across the border from New York into Canada in what refugee agencies say is an effort to flee Trump"s policies.
Influx of Refugees Cited By Trump Were Already Approved
2017-02-12 10:03, nbcnews.com
Trump citing a report that 77 percent of refugees admitted to the U.S. in a week are from seven nations targeted for by his blocked travel order.
Influx of Refugees Cited By Trump After "Ban" Blocked Were Previously Approved
2017-02-12 03:20, nbcnews.com
Trump citing a report that 77 percent of refugees admitted to the U.S. in a week are from seven nations targeted for by his blocked travel order.
Teen Sues Facebook After Posts Falsely Link Him to Terror
2017-02-06 16:25, nbcnews.com
A German court is hear the case of a Syrian refugee who is suing Facebook after the site refused to remove all posts linking him to militant attacks.
These Are the "Inhuman" Camps That Australia Is Trying to Clear
2017-02-02 19:36, nbcnews.com
The government of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull won"t accept any asylum seekers, migrants or refugees who arrive by boat.
No Pacific Paradise: Trump Call Shines Light on Detention Camps
2017-02-02 17:27, nbcnews.com
The government of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull won"t accept any asylum seekers, migrants or refugees who arrive by boat.
Trump Slams "Dumb" Deal to Take Refugees Rejected by Australia
2017-02-02 10:18, nbcnews.com
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has likened himself to Trump ? in that both are wealthy businessmen who came to politics late in life.
Syrian Refugees Who Left Belongings Behind Carry Just Photos of Home
2017-02-01 10:26, nbcnews.com
After fleeing their homes in Syria, many were forced to leave everything behind. The one thing they managed to keep with them was photos.
Amazon Backs Suit Opposing Trump Executive Order, CEO Says
2017-01-31 12:25, nbcnews.com
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos says the Seattle-based company is prepared to support a lawsuit over Trump"s executive order on immigration and refugees.
Immigration Order Won"t Make America Safer: Diplomats
2017-01-30 23:12, nbcnews.com
Hundreds of foreign service officers are expected to submit a dissent memo against the President"s decision to ban all refugees for 120 days and block travel to the U.S. from seven countries.
Trump"s Immigration Order Faces Challenge That Doomed Obama Efforts
2017-01-30 18:31, nbcnews.com
Legal challenges to President Trump"s refugee and traveler executive order make the same argument that doomed President Obama"s plan for changing immigration policy ? only Congress can do that.
Trump Travel Restrictions Spark Immediate Court Challenges
2017-01-30 17:27, nbcnews.com
Legal challenges to President Trump"s refugee and traveler executive order make the same argument that doomed President Obama"s plan for changing immigration policy ? only Congress can do that.
Protests Erupt Again Nationwide Over Trump Travel Ban
2017-01-29 20:35, nbcnews.com
Thousands of protesters gathered at airports and cities nationwide for a second day on Sunday to decry President Trump"s executive order that temporarily restricts entry to the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority countries and indefinitely bans Syrian refugees from entering the country. At least three federal judges in New York, Massachusetts and Virginia have temporarily halted parts of Trump"s execu
"Trump Out, Refugees In": Ban Sparks Protests at Airports Across the Nation
2017-01-29 17:15, nbcnews.com
Protests erupted at airports across the U.S. after the president issued an executive order restricting travel for refugees and immigrants.
Merkel: Terror Fight Does Not Justify Trump Immigration Ban
2017-01-29 12:00, nbcnews.com
Merkel, who welcomed over one million refugees into Germany at the height of the European migrant crisis, said she believes Trump"s executive order is wrong.
The Fishermen Who Brave Frigid Seas to Save Refugees
2017-01-29 07:21, nbcnews.com
In the small Greek fishing village of Skala Sikamias on the island of Lesbos, fishermen Kostas Pideris and Thanasis Marmarinos are examining their boats.
Judge Grants Stay in Trump Refugee Order, Blocks Removals
2017-01-29 05:03, nbcnews.com
The order halts deportation of those with valid visas detained at airports following Trump"s order that restricted entry from 7 majority Muslim nations.
ACLU: President Could Not Override the Court
2017-01-29 04:01, nbcnews.com
A federal judge granted a temporary stay in President Trump"s executive order on extreme vetting and refugees. The decision blocks the Trump administration from removing refugees from the country.
Judge Grants Stay Against Trump Refugee Order, Blocks Removals
2017-01-29 03:49, nbcnews.com
The order halts deportation of those with valid visas detained at airports following Trump"s order that restricted entry from 7 majority Muslim nations.
Judge Grants Temporary Stay in Trump Refugee Order
2017-01-29 03:02, nbcnews.com
The order halts deportation of those with valid visas detained at airports following Trump"s order that restricted entry from 7 majority Muslim nations.
Silicon Valley Leaders Slam Trump Refugee Order
2017-01-29 00:42, nbcnews.com
Tim Cook quoted Martin Luther King in assuring employees: "We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now."
Syrian Refugees See Dreams Crushed by Trump Ban
2017-01-28 22:12, nbcnews.com
Refugee aid groups said Trump"s ban is hurting innocent people: "It will not make America safer. It will make America smaller and meaner."
Trump Travel Restrictions Leave Refugees Stranded
2017-01-28 16:53, nbcnews.com
Less than 24 hours after Trump clamped down on refugee admissions, the impact appears to already be resonating at airports around the world.
Is Trump"s Ban on Refugees Actually Legal?
2017-01-28 12:31, nbcnews.com
President Trump signed an executive order which indefinitely suspends admission of Syrian refugees and imposes a 90-day ban for people from Syria and six other predominately Muslim countries. MSNBC"s Ari Melber joins to discuss.
Trump Order Condemned as "Muslim Ban" and "Cruel"
2017-01-28 06:08, nbcnews.com
An advocacy group pledged to launch a constitutional challenge over the order restricting entry by refugees and those from certain countries.
Trump Immigration Order Condemned as "Muslim Ban"
2017-01-28 05:27, nbcnews.com
An advocacy group pledged to launch a constitutional challenge over the order restricting entry by refugees and those from certain countries.
Trump Orders Halt to Admission of Syrian Refugees, Citing Terror
2017-01-28 03:27, nbcnews.com
The order suspends admittance of Syrians as refugees until changes are made to U.S. programs, and temporary restricts those from other countries.
Trump Suspends Admission of Syrian Refugees, Citing Terror
2017-01-28 03:27, nbcnews.com
The order suspends admittance of Syrians as refugees until changes are made to U.S. programs, and temporary restricts those from other countries.
Trump Order Suspends Refugees, Could Restrict 7 Muslim Nations
2017-01-28 03:27, nbcnews.com
The order suspends admittance of Syrians as refugees until changes are made to U.S. programs, and temporary restricts those from other countries.
Trump Signs Orders on "Extreme Vetting," Expanding Military
2017-01-28 01:36, nbcnews.com
The order suspends admittance of Syrian nationals as refugees until changes are made to U.S. programs, and could apply to those form other countries.
Perfect Timing? Pentagon Tweets About Ex-Refugee Marine
2017-01-25 20:59, nbcnews.com
The tweet came before President Trump was to sign executive orders with limits on refugees.
More Than 100 Dead After Nigerian Air Force Bombs Refugee Camp
2017-01-17 18:21, nbcnews.com
A Nigerian Air Force fighter jet on a mission against Boko Haram extremists mistakenly bombed a refugee camp Tuesday, a Borno state official said. A Red Cross worker said 20 volunteers with the aid group had been killed.
In Christmas Message, Pope Laments Children in War, Poverty
2016-12-24 23:00, nbcnews.com
Pope Francis has demanded Europe in particular do more to welcome refugees, saying Jesus himself was a migrant.
Cops Raid Refugee Shelter After Christmas Market Truck Attack
2016-12-20 10:47, nbcnews.com
Police said the truck was "intentionally directed" into the crowd in an act of "probable terrorism."
Coffee Truck Helps Refugees Find Their Feet in America
2016-12-11 09:28, nbcnews.com
While most look for a place that"s convenient for coffee, people from all over are driving well out of their way to one Georgia town for what might be called a "world brew."
Top Gun: Afghan Woman Goes From Refugee to Pilot
2016-12-07 10:24, nbcnews.com
"When I wear military uniform, I really, really feel proud of myself as a woman," said Safia Ferozi, one of only two female pilots in the Afghan air force.
What We Know About the Ohio State Attacker
2016-11-29 15:53, nbcnews.com
Abdul Razak Ali Artan, a Somali refugee, posted a rant on Facebook before the ambush.
White Nationalist Assailed by Prep School, Classmates
2016-11-27 22:50, nbcnews.com
St. Mark"s headmaster described the comments of graduate Richard Spencer as "deeply troubling," while former classmates raised more than $40,000 in his name for refugees.
"Hail Trump" Man Denounced by Childhood Elite School
2016-11-27 22:50, nbcnews.com
St. Mark"s headmaster described the comments of graduate Richard Spencer as "deeply troubling," while former classmates raised more than $40,000 in his name for refugees.
AT&T"s "Lily" Has a Message for Syrian Refugees
2016-11-20 17:39, nbcnews.com
Milana Vayntrub, instantly recognizable from a series of AT&T ads, is trying to mobilize the world to help a group of people she barely knows.
This Somali-American Refugee Could Make Electoral History
2016-11-07 23:36, nbcnews.com
In an election where Muslim, woman, and refugee have been both buzzwords and invitations for insulting rhetoric, Omar represents all three.
Will Paris Be the Next Refugee "Jungle" Camp?
2016-11-03 15:26, nbcnews.com
Tents have appeared on boulevards and squares across the French capital, including some areas frequented by tourists.
Death Threats, Boycotts Won"t Sour Chobani"s Refugee Policy
2016-11-02 17:35, nbcnews.com
The criticism is driven primarily by members of the extreme right, who have latched onto Chobani"s business practices in this contentious election.
This Castle Is Now Home to Migrants From France"s "Jungle"
2016-10-25 10:22, nbcnews.com
A 16th-Century former castle is one of 450 sites across France being used to resettle 6,500 refugees evicted from the sprawling "Jungle" camp.
This Castle Will House Migrants From French "Jungle"
2016-10-25 10:22, nbcnews.com
A 16th-Century former castle is one of 450 sites across France being used to resettle 6,500 refugees evicted from the sprawling "Jungle" camp.
Trump: Syrian Tyrant "Much Tougher & Smarter" Than Clinton
2016-10-20 07:38, nbcnews.com
Donald Trump criticizes Hillary Clinton over acceptance of Syrian refugees.
900 Civilians Flee Into Syria From Mosul Battle
2016-10-19 11:48, nbcnews.com
A total of 912 civilians from Mosul are at a U.N.-operated refugee camp in Syria, a UNHCR spokesman told NBC News.
Civilians Fleeing Into Syria as Forces Advance on ISIS
2016-10-19 11:48, nbcnews.com
A total of 912 civilians from Mosul are at a U.N.-operated refugee camp in Syria, a UNHCR spokesman told NBC News.
Migration to the U.S. Border Is Shifting in a Big Way
2016-10-17 23:47, nbcnews.com
No matter how much border security is increased, the United States has a legal obligation to accept migrants who come seeking asylum.
U.N. Elects Guterres as Secretary-General
2016-10-13 14:57, nbcnews.com
The 67-year-old Guterres, who served as the U.N. refugee chief until last December, will take up the job of the world"s top diplomat on Jan. 1.
Could Former Refugee Agency Chief be the Next UN Secretary General?
2016-10-05 18:40, nbcnews.com
The Security Council unanimously agreed Wednesday that the former high commissioner for refugees should be the next secretary-general of the U.N.
U.N. Security Council Agrees On Next Secretary General
2016-10-05 18:40, nbcnews.com
The Security Council unanimously agreed Wednesday that the former high commissioner for refugees should be the next secretary-general of the U.N.
U.S. Admitted Record 38,901 Muslim Refugees in 2016
2016-10-05 15:54, nbcnews.com
Of the nearly 85,000 refugees who entered the country from Oct. 1, 2015, through Sept. 30, 2016, some 46 percent were Muslim, Pew found.
U.S. Admitted Record Number of Muslim Refugees in 2016
2016-10-05 14:53, nbcnews.com
Of the nearly 85,000 refugees who entered the country from Oct. 1, 2015, through Sept. 30, 2016, some 46 percent were Muslim, Pew found.
UNICEF: We Need to Treat Refugee Kids Like Our Own
2016-09-22 20:48, nbcnews.com
Beyond a single image, a UNICEF official on the scale and scope of the child refugee crisis.
President Obama to Address the U.N. General Assembly
2016-09-20 13:59, nbcnews.com
The president is expected to discuss the Syrian refugee crisis and other major global issues.
Live: Obama Addresses the U.N. General Assembly
2016-09-20 13:59, nbcnews.com
The president is expected to discuss the Syrian refugee crisis and other major global issues.
Skittles Issues Terse Response to Trump Jr. Refugee Tweet
2016-09-20 08:52, nbcnews.com
Donald Trump Jr. tweeted an image that used Skittles to make a policy argument against admitting refugees into the United States.
Assange"s Arrest Warrant in Rape Case Stands: Sweden
2016-09-16 09:49, nbcnews.com
The WikiLeaks founder avoided extradition to Sweden by seeking asylum in the Ecuador"s Embassy in London, where he has remained since June 2012.
U.S. to Take In Thousands More Amid Growing Refugee Crisis
2016-09-14 17:37, nbcnews.com
Of the 110,000 the U.S. intends to admit, at least 40,000 are from the Near East and South Asia, a White House senior administration official said.
U.S. to Take In Thousands More Refugees Amid Crisis
2016-09-14 17:37, nbcnews.com
Of the 110,000 the U.S. intends to admit, at least 40,000 are from the Near East and South Asia, a White House senior administration official said.
Obama Vows to Take In More Refugees Amid Intense Debate
2016-09-14 16:42, nbcnews.com
Of the 110,000 the U.S. intends to admit, at least 40,000 are from the Near East and South Asia, a White House senior administration official said.
Why Republicans" Refugee Math Doesn"t Check Out
2016-09-09 18:42, nbcnews.com
Breaking down the 2016 presidential election, one fact at a time.
Two Syrian Refugees Make Astounding Escape
2016-09-08 19:28, nbcnews.com
Two Syrians with muscular dystrophy escaped the advance of ISIS and made a harrowing journey to Europe ? despite being confined to wheelchairs.
Camerawoman Caught Kicking Fleeing Refugees Is Charged
2016-09-07 14:39, nbcnews.com
Petra Laszlo had said she felt under attack from the fleeing Syrian refugees.
Here"s Where Syrian Refugees Are Settling in the U.S.
2016-08-29 21:56, nbcnews.com
The top destination for Syrian refugees arriving in the U.S. is the state of Michigan.
10,000th Syrian Refugee Will Arrive in the U.S. Today
2016-08-29 17:51, nbcnews.com
More than 4.8 million Syrians have fled their homeland since a civil war began tearing their homeland apart.
Hell and High Water: Climate Change Creates New Refugees
2016-08-24 18:06, nbcnews.com
Two man-made catastrophes ? a toxic nuclear legacy and rising sea levels ? threaten to sink the Marshall Islands" country and culture.
After Trauma, Syrian Refugee in Kansas City Embraces America
2016-08-21 15:28, nbcnews.com
Ahmad al-Abboud and his family have been overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of the people they have met in Kansas City.
Pope Hosts Lunch for Syrian Refugee Families: Vatican
2016-08-11 14:41, nbcnews.com
Pope Francis had lunch Thursday with 21 Syrian refugees who were brought to Italy earlier this year from a migrant hotspot in Greece.
Tourist Mistakenly Spends 12 Days in German Refugee Camp
2016-08-08 21:40, nbcnews.com
The well-dressed 31-year-old spoke only Mandarin ? officials discovered their mistake after turning to a local Chinese restaurant to interpret.
Running From Exile: 5 Athletes Hoping to Make a Mark
2016-08-08 16:28, nbcnews.com
After more than a decade living in a Kenyan refugee camp, five South Sudanese athletes hope to make their mark on the Olympic Games.
Refugee Is Crowned "Wine Queen" in Germany
2016-08-07 08:50, nbcnews.com
Ninorta Banho, 26, was chosen by winemakers in the Mosel region who wanted to dispel anger aimed at refugees in Germany.
Refugee Swimmer Wins Heat One Year After Swimming for Life
2016-08-06 16:00, nbcnews.com
How a Syrian Refugee Made an Epic Trek from War to Rio
2016-08-05 17:14, nbcnews.com
By force of will and the help of strangers, Yusra Mardini will swim in Rio as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.
U.S. Poised to Hit Obama"s Goal of 10,000 Syrian Refugees
2016-08-05 14:16, nbcnews.com
Total admissions for the current budget year, which ends Sept. 30, now come to about 7,900, records show.
Olympic Refugee Team Carries the Dreams of Millions
2016-08-05 07:02, nbcnews.com
NBC News and MSNBC"s Team Refugees project tells the stories of 10 athletes who have overcome hardship and suffering on their long journey to Rio.
Follow Team Refugee in Their First Olympics
2016-08-05 07:02, nbcnews.com
NBC News and MSNBC"s Team Refugees project tells the stories of 10 athletes who have overcome hardship and suffering on their long journey to Rio.
Meet the Inspiring Athletes of Team Refugee
2016-08-05 07:02, nbcnews.com
NBC News and MSNBC"s Team Refugees project tells the stories of 10 athletes who have overcome hardship and suffering on their long journey to Rio.
Underdog Olympians Aim to Prove "Refugee Is Only a Name"
2016-08-03 10:51, nbcnews.com
Ten athletes will compete at the Olympics as part of the first all-refugee team. Half of them fled violence in South Sudan. These are their stories.
U.S. Expands Asylum Program for Central American Children
2016-07-26 16:26, nbcnews.com
Kids looking to escape Central America"s humanitarian crisis will have more ways to seek asylum under steps announced Tuesday by the White House.
Refugee Backpack Bomber Made Previous Suicide Bids
2016-07-25 10:19, nbcnews.com
A Syrian blew himself up Sunday night outside a music festival in Germany in what an official said was likely an "Islamist suicide attack."
ISIS Flag Found in Teen Train Attacker"s Room: Official
2016-07-19 11:26, nbcnews.com
Investigators have found a hand-painted ISIS flag in the room of a 17-year-old Afghan asylum seeker who wounded four in an ax and knife attack on a train.
Families Open Hearts and Homes to Refugees
2016-07-14 17:43, nbcnews.com
Throughout Western Europe, ordinary citizens are opening their hearts and their homes to the droves of displaced refugees from around the world.
17 ISIS Militants Posed as Refugees: German Official
2016-07-04 13:05, nbcnews.com
The head of Germany"s BfV agency said in an interview with the daily FAZ newspaper over the weekend that "most of them are already in prison or dead."
Number of Refugees Hits Record-Breaking High
2016-06-20 15:11, nbcnews.com
The number of refugees last year hit the highest level in two decades according to the U.N.It released trend data on Monday ? World Refugee Day ? show.
"Symbol of Hope": First Ever Olympic Refugee Team to Compete in Rio
2016-06-03 19:13, nbcnews.com
Ten refugee athletes from Africa and the Middle East are to compete under the Olympic flag at the Rio de Janeiro Games this year.
Hundreds Rescued After Migrant Boat Capsizes
2016-06-03 10:50, nbcnews.com
More than 300 migrants and refugees were rescued early Friday after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, officials said.
300 Rescued After Boat Capsizes off Greece
2016-06-03 10:50, nbcnews.com
More than 300 migrants and refugees were rescued early Friday after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, officials said.
Asylum Seeker Dragged Out of Store, Zip-Tied to Tree: Cops
2016-06-02 16:28, nbcnews.com
Three men have been accused of dragging an Iraqi asylum seeker out of a German superstore and zip-tying him to a tree, officials said Thursday.
Dalai Lama Thinks Europe Has Let In "Too Many" Refugees
2016-06-01 09:01, nbcnews.com
"Europe, for example Germany, cannot become an Arab country. Germany is Germany," he said.
Paris to Open Refugee Camp as Med Becomes "Graveyard"
2016-05-31 15:05, nbcnews.com
It marks one of the "deadliest periods yet" in the migration crisis, according to the International Organization for Migration.
Can This Humanoid Robot Help Integrate Refugee Kids?
2016-05-29 10:38, nbcnews.com
Can a robot help Germany integrate its influx of migrants? A new research project thinks the answer might be "yes."
Greek Riot Police Begin Evacuating Troubled Refugee Camp
2016-05-24 05:42, nbcnews.com
Greek authorities began an operation at dawn Tuesday to evacuate the country"s largest informal refugee camp of Idomeni on the Macedonian border.
Libya: The Deadliest Exit for African Migrants
2016-05-17 18:51, nbcnews.com
Smugglers shuttle refugees across sub-Saharan Africa to reach Libya, where migrants funnel into Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.
"Obscene Attack" Kills 28 at Syrian Refugee Camp
2016-05-06 07:08, nbcnews.com
A deadly airstrike hit a refugee camp in war-torn Syria on Thursday, activists said.
Refugee, 29, May Have Posed as High School Hoops Star
2016-04-22 16:50, nbcnews.com
Jonathan Nicola was no up-and-comer, according to officials: He was an almost 30-year-old man masquerading as a 17-year-old high school hoops phenom.
Up To 500 Migrants Feared Drowned Off Libya: U.N.
2016-04-20 13:50, nbcnews.com
Up to 500 migrants may have drowned off the north coast of Africa last week, the United Nations" refugee agency said Wednesday.
Bono to Congress: Violence, Refugee Crisis "Affects Us All"
2016-04-12 20:46, nbcnews.com
Bono took center stage on the Hill on Tuesday and leveraged his celebrity to focus attention on the world"s refugee crisis and violent extremism.
Grateful Syrian Refugee: "God Bless Kansas City"
2016-04-11 17:31, nbcnews.com
Don"t be afraid.That, in essence, was the message Monday from a Syrian dad to worried Americans as he went before the cameras to thank the U.S.
"Turning Point": Greece Sends Migrants Back to Turkey
2016-04-04 10:39, nbcnews.com
The European Union"s deal with Turkey to deport migrants and refugees has been condemned as illogical if not illegal by rights groups since its inception.
Greece Deports First Migrants Under Controversial EU Plan
2016-04-04 06:13, nbcnews.com
Under heavy security, authorities on the Greek islands of Lesbos and Chios deported 202 migrants and refugees on boats bound for Turkey.
Pope Francis Washes The Feet of Refugees in Easter Ritual
2016-03-24 19:07, nbcnews.com
Refugees of all faiths had their feet washed and kissed by Pope Francis, women were also included at the asylum seeker center on the outskirts of Rome.
"Like a Refugee": 1,000+ Stranded in Brussels After Attacks
2016-03-23 18:04, nbcnews.com
The terror attacks in Belgium shut down the Brussels airport -- stranding thousands.
Syria Is "Better Than This Place," Refugee Mom Says
2016-03-18 10:25, nbcnews.com
A refugee mom has told how her children beg to return to war-torn Syria rather than endure conditions in a squalid camp in Europe.
Refugee Mom in Squalid Camp: "We Can"t Live Like This"
2016-03-17 10:33, nbcnews.com
A Syrian mother stranded with her children in a refugee camp insisted she still had hope as leaders met in Brussels to discuss the migrant crisis.
Portraits Capture Piercing Gaze of Syrian Refugee Children
2016-03-17 03:14, nbcnews.com
The war in Syria has killed more than 250,000 people and displaced close to half the pre-war population of 23 million.
Today in Pictures: March 16
2016-03-16 23:54, nbcnews.com
A refugee"s gaze, a turtle"s journey, leading the band in Beijing and more of Wednesday"s best news photos.
Don"t Feed Refugees? Belgium Spooked by Migrant Influx
2016-03-12 11:00, nbcnews.com
The prospect of a migrants influx spooked the mayor of a swanky beach resort so much that he called for a "camp like Guantanamo" to house them.
Greece Tries to Move Stranded Migrants as EU Leaders Meet
2016-03-11 13:49, nbcnews.com
An overcrowded, muddy refugee camp on the Greek-Macedonia border could be cleared within two weeks, authorities said Friday.
Refugee "Breakthrough" Slammed as "New Low" for Europe
2016-03-08 14:47, nbcnews.com
European leaders have welcomed Turkey"s offer to take in migrants sent back from Greece ? but the proposal drew outrage from rights groups.
EU Leaders Meet as Thousands Wait in "Horrible" Conditions
2016-03-07 11:55, nbcnews.com
Thousands of refugees are effectively stranded in Greece as European leaders meet to discuss the spiraling crisis.
Smugglers Jailed Over Death of Refugee Tot Aylan
2016-03-04 12:40, nbcnews.com
A Turkish court has sentenced two Syrian smugglers to four years and two months each in prison over the death of 3-year-old Syrian boy Aylan Kurdi.
Waze App Denies Directing Israeli Soldiers Into Danger
2016-03-01 22:10, nbcnews.com
Waze said the soldiers who triggered a riot in a Palestinian refugee camp disabled a key setting and deviated from the suggested route.
Judge: Indiana Gov. Can"t Block Syrian Refugees
2016-03-01 14:09, nbcnews.com
The ruling grants a request for a preliminary injunction from Exodus Refugee Immigration, which helps resettle refugees in Indiana.
Migrant Arrivals by Sea Almost Match 1st Half of "15
2016-03-01 14:02, nbcnews.com
New border restrictions and a lack of governmental cooperation are causing "unnecessary suffering," the U.N. refugee agency said.
Migrant Arrivals by Sea Already Surpass 1st Half of "15
2016-03-01 13:26, nbcnews.com
New border restrictions and a lack of governmental cooperation are causing "unnecessary suffering," the U.N. refugee agency said.
1 Dead After App Sends Israeli Soldiers Into Refugee Camp
2016-03-01 10:20, nbcnews.com
A Palestinian was killed and several others wounded after two Israeli soldiers strayed into a West Bank refugee camp and had to be rescued.
Arson Suspected After Refugee Shelter Burns in Germany
2016-02-21 21:23, nbcnews.com
Officials said that bystanders were seen "partly cheering, partly jeering."
Migrants Find Hope in Darkness of Remote Norway Refugee Camp
2016-02-17 17:03, nbcnews.com
Few of the asylum-seekers expected to end up here, 280 miles north of the Arctic Circle, when they left their homelands.
Refugees Take Ballet Stage in Bid to Change Europe"s Mind
2016-02-15 11:26, nbcnews.com
Ballerinas and refugees are teaming up to challenge stereotypes and appeal to Europe"s conscience in a new production at the Royal Danish Theater.
Refugees Join Ballerinas in Bid to Change Europe"s Mind
2016-02-15 11:26, nbcnews.com
Ballerinas and refugees are teaming up to challenge stereotypes and appeal to Europe"s conscience in a new production at the Royal Danish Theater.
ISIS Fighters Seize Homes, Shave to Hide from Airstrikes
2016-02-13 14:50, nbcnews.com
Western airstrikes on ISIS are leading militants to hide by taking over civilian homes and shaving their beards, according to refugees who have escaped Syria.
NATO Deploys Warships to Help With Refugee Crisis
2016-02-11 12:54, nbcnews.com
NATO is deploying three warships to the Mediterranean Sea to help with the spiraling numbers of refugees and migrants trying to enter Europe.
Suspect in U.S. Nanny"s Death Is Arrested at Refugee Center
2016-02-08 12:30, nbcnews.com
A Gambian man has been arrested at a Swiss refugee center on suspicion of murdering American nanny Lauren Mann in Austria.
Far-Right Party Ridiculed for Deportation Gaffe
2016-02-04 12:42, nbcnews.com
A right-wing, anti-foreigner party has mistakenly called for the deportation of native Germans instead of refugees.
Cops Raid Refugee Shelters in Hunt for 4 Suspected Jihadis
2016-02-04 08:56, nbcnews.com
German police on Thursday raided homes, offices and refugee shelters in the hunt for four suspected Algerian jihadists including one linked to ISIS.
More Women, Kids Now Fleeing to Europe Than Men: UNICEF
2016-02-03 12:03, nbcnews.com
More women and children are trying to reach Europe than adult men for the first time since the refugee crisis began, according to UNICEF.
Malala Seeks to Raise $1.4B to Educate Syrian Refugees
2016-01-31 21:05, nbcnews.com
Malala Yousafzai will seek to inspire world leaders at a London conference to commit $1.4 billion to give Syrian refugee children access to education.
Merkel: Refugees Must Return Home When War Is Over
2016-01-30 23:59, nbcnews.com
Merkel has resisted pressure from some conservatives to cap the influx of refugees, or to close Germany"s borders.
Grenade Thrown at Refugee Shelter: German Police
2016-01-29 10:45, nbcnews.com
A grenade was thrown over a fence and into the grounds of a refugee reception center in southwest Germany overnight, police said Friday.
Gay Groups Plan Shelters for Germany"s LGBT Refugees
2016-01-26 16:08, nbcnews.com
Support groups in Germany are planning special shelters for gay refugees after incidents of violence amid the country"s record-setting immigration.
Russia Denies Offering Asylum to Syria"s Assad
2016-01-26 10:22, nbcnews.com
Russia has not asked Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, nor has it offered him asylum if he quits, foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said.
European Countries Are Seizing Cash, Valuables From Refugees
2016-01-25 07:59, nbcnews.com
Critics are up in arms over regulations that allow officials to confiscate assets from asylum-seekers to help finance their stay.
European Nations Are Seizing Cash, Valuables From Refugees
2016-01-25 07:59, nbcnews.com
Critics are up in arms over regulations that allow officials to confiscate assets from asylum-seekers to help finance their stay.
17 Kids, 25 Others Drown While Trying to Reach Europe
2016-01-22 14:48, nbcnews.com
At least 42 refugees and migrants ? including 17 children ? drowned off the coast of Greece early Friday in two separate tragedies.
Austria Imposes Asylum Cap to Tackle Refugee Crisis
2016-01-20 15:17, nbcnews.com
Austria announced Wednesday it would limit the number of migrants and refugees granted asylum to no more than 1.5 percent of the population over the next four years.
Germany Sex Attacks "Good for Us": Right-Wing Protesters
2016-01-18 07:55, nbcnews.com
Turmoil triggered by an historic influx of refugees could boost populist politicians and the country"s right-wing movements, experts have warned amid widespread German protests.
Politician Sends Busload of Refugees to Germany"s Merkel
2016-01-14 16:07, nbcnews.com
Officials in a small German community have sent a message to protest the government"s open-arms refugee policy: A busload of migrants.
Feds Say Iraqi Refugee Wanted to Bomb Malls
2016-01-14 02:06, nbcnews.com
Omar Al Hardan was learning to make electronic transmitters that could be used to detonate explosive devices, a federal agent testified Wednesday.
"The Snake": Trump Poetry Slams Syrian Refugees
2016-01-13 02:40, nbcnews.com
What does an Al Wilson song from 1968 have to do with the current Syrian refugee crisis?
Right-Wing Protests in Germany Turn Violent After Assaults
2016-01-10 00:21, nbcnews.com
Germany"s chancellor promised stricter laws regulating asylum seekers, while right-wing protesters seized the assaults to oppose immigration.
Iraqi Refugee"s Brother Shocked by Terrorism Arrest
2016-01-09 16:55, nbcnews.com
The brother of an Iraqi refugee who had settled in Texas said he"s in shock after learning his sibling is facing charges that he tried to help ISIS.
Syrian Refugees Are "Probably" ISIS, Trump Tells Rally
2016-01-09 12:15, nbcnews.com
GOP front runner Donald Trump has said Syrian refugees are "probably" ISIS, and reiterated his message that the country wasn"t safe under Obama.
U.S. Refugees Arrested Over Ties to ISIS: Feds
2016-01-08 12:55, nbcnews.com
Authorities said Thursday that two people have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in California and Texas, including a refugee from Iraq.
U.S. Refugee Arrested Over Ties to ISIS: Feds
2016-01-08 05:29, nbcnews.com
Authorities said Thursday that two people have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in California and Texas, including a refugee from Iraq.
Feds Say Terrorism-Related Arrests Made in 2 States
2016-01-08 01:53, nbcnews.com
Authorities said Thursday that two people have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in California and Texas, including a refugee from Iraq.
Germany Struggles Under Weight of Open-Arms Refugee Policy
2016-01-03 08:51, nbcnews.com
Germany has taken in about a million refugees ? and it"s taking a toll.
Germany"s Open-Arms Refugee Policy Is Taking a Toll
2016-01-03 08:51, nbcnews.com
Germany has taken in about a million refugees ? and it"s taking a toll.
The Year of the Refugee: A Look at a Historic Year of Migration
2016-01-01 01:02, nbcnews.com
Over 1 million migrants and refugees reached Europe"s shores this year ? the majority fleeing the brutal civil war in Syria ?marking the worst global migration crisis since World War II.
"Borat" Actor Donates $1M To Help Syrian Refugees
2015-12-28 18:24, nbcnews.com
Now that"s "niiice!" "Borat" actor Sacha Baron Cohen and actress wife Isla Fisher donated $1 million to help Syrian refugees
Why Museum Tours Are Giving Syrians Hope for the Future
2015-12-19 10:00, nbcnews.com
Refugees who fled war-torn Syria and other troubled countries are finding hope for their homelands" future through a new integration project.
HONY"s "The Scientist": "We Can Stop This Bloodshed"
2015-12-19 07:14, nbcnews.com
The Syrian refugee arrived to a new life in the U.S. with four of his children and a simple message - it"s not about him.
Syrian "Scientist" Who Became Web Star Arrives in U.S.
2015-12-18 03:45, nbcnews.com
The Syrian refugee known as "The Scientist" on Humans of New York arrived in Michigan with four of his children to start a new life.
Syrian Scientist Who Became Web Star Arrives in U.S.
2015-12-18 03:45, nbcnews.com
The Syrian refugee known as "The Scientist" on Humans of New York arrived in Michigan with four of his children to start a new life.
Scientist Who Went Viral Lands in U.S., Vows to "Give Back"
2015-12-18 03:45, nbcnews.com
The Syrian refugee known as "The Scientist" on Humans of New York arrived in Michigan with four of his children to start a new life.
Refugee Dad Who Went Viral Starts Over in U.S. With $450K Gift
2015-12-17 14:59, nbcnews.com
A Syrian refugee known as "The Scientist" on Humans of New York flew to Michigan with four of his children on Thursday to start a new life in the U.S.
Edward Norton Raises $400K for "Humans of NY" Refugee
2015-12-15 08:06, nbcnews.com
Edward Norton is working to raise money for a Syrian scientist who was featured in the popular photography blog Humans of New York last week.
"Welcome Home": Canada"s PM Greets Syrians at Airport
2015-12-11 08:53, nbcnews.com
The first Canadian government plane carrying Syrian refugees arrived in Toronto Thursday where they were greeted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
KNOW IT ALL: Thursday"s Top 7 Stories at NBC News
2015-12-10 12:35, nbcnews.com
From new details in the San Bernardino shooting to more tragedy for Syrian refugees trying to reach Europe, here are the stories we"re following.
Judge Rejects Texas" Attempt to Block Syrian Refugees
2015-12-10 02:42, nbcnews.com
The judge said Texas offered "largely speculative hearsay" "largely speculative hearsay" about extremists possibly infiltrating Syrian refugees.
And the TIME Person of the Year Is...
2015-12-09 12:46, nbcnews.com
The German leader spearheaded her country"s asylum policy to take in refugees despite trepidation from many.
Two Alleged Ex-ISIS Fighters Detained in Austria
2015-12-04 14:54, nbcnews.com
Two Syrians who were registered as refugees after making their way to Austria have been detained amid claims they previously fought for ISIS.
Texas Sues Feds to Block Resettlement of Syrians
2015-12-02 23:16, nbcnews.com
Texas has sued the U.S. government in an effort to block six Syrian refugees from resettling in Dallas this week.
Villagers to Refugees: Please Don"t Fear "Christmas Devils"
2015-12-01 14:53, nbcnews.com
The integration of Syrian and Iraqi refugees in rural Austria is facing a terrifying challenge this holiday season.
German Police Tackle Mass Brawl at Berlin Refugee Shelter
2015-11-29 19:55, nbcnews.com
Hundreds of refugees fought each other on Sunday in a mass brawl at a Berlin shelter and more than 100 police were called in to restore order.
Ben Carson on Syrian Crisis: "Look at What Has Worked"
2015-11-29 16:56, nbcnews.com
After visiting Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, Dr. Ben Carson weighed in on the situation in the region and what should be done about ISIS.
Ben Carson: Syrian Refugees Don"t Want to Come to U.S.
2015-11-29 05:51, nbcnews.com
"I did not detect any great desire for them to come to the United States," Ben Carson said after his trip to Jordan to visit Syrian refugees.
Carson After Tour: Syrian Refugees Don"t Want to Come to U.S.
2015-11-29 05:29, nbcnews.com
"I did not detect any great desire for them to come to the United States," Ben Carson said after his trip to Jordan to visit Syrian refugees.
A"s Pitcher Hosts 17 Refugee Families for Thanksgiving
2015-11-27 15:41, nbcnews.com
Ben Carson to Visit Syrian Refugees in Jordan
2015-11-27 05:57, nbcnews.com
The retired neurosurgeon will visit a refugee camp in northern Jordan. He has come under scrutiny recently over his knowledge of foreign policy.
Refugees in Nebraska Thankful for Escaping ISIS
2015-11-26 14:32, nbcnews.com
For many Yazidi exiles in the U.S., this year"s Thanksgiving feast will include a big side of gratitude for their deliverance from ISIS.
Refugees Who Fled ISIS Thankful on Most American of Holidays
2015-11-26 11:00, nbcnews.com
For many Yazidi exiles in the U.S., this year"s Thanksgiving feast will include a big side of gratitude for their deliverance from ISIS.
Refugees Thankful for Deliverance on Most American of Holidays
2015-11-26 10:36, nbcnews.com
For many Yazidi exiles in the U.S., this year"s Thanksgiving feast will include a big side of gratitude for their deliverance from ISIS.
Greek Islands See "Drastic Decrease" in Migrant Arrivals
2015-11-24 16:15, nbcnews.com
The number of refugees and migrants arriving on Greece islands dropped drastically over the weekend, officials said.
Climate Change to Blame in Syrian War: Prince Charles
2015-11-23 11:22, nbcnews.com
Britain"s Prince Charles has pointed to the failure to tackle climate change as a root cause of the civil war in Syria and Europe"s refugee crisis.
Climate Change Is a Root Cause of Syrian War: Prince Charles
2015-11-23 11:19, nbcnews.com
Britain"s Prince Charles has pointed to the failure to tackle climate change as a root cause of the civil war in Syria and Europe"s refugee crisis.
Arab Enclave in America Wary of Syrian Refugees
2015-11-21 20:08, nbcnews.com
Longtime Arab immigrants in a Detroit-area enclave are wary of Syrian refugees and some even agree with the Michigan governor who wants to bar them from the state.
Who Makes Up Americans Bound for ISIS? Not Syrians
2015-11-21 15:11, nbcnews.com
None of the U.S. residents who have been charged with attempting to aid ISIS are Syrians or Syrian-Americans, and only three are refugees.
Singaporean Woman Reunited with Son After "McRefugee" Story
2015-11-21 14:22, nbcnews.com
A Singaporean woman reunites with her son after media reported about the plight of the homeless people who sleep at 24-hour McDonald"s restaurants.
How Secure Is America"s Refugee Program?
2015-11-19 22:45, nbcnews.com
If ISIS wanted to launch an operation in the U.S., it couldn"t find a more cumbersome way to do it than through the refugee program, researchers say.
Ben Carson Likens Syrian Refugees to Rabid Dogs
2015-11-19 20:50, nbcnews.com
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Thursday suggested that concerns about Syrian refugees in the United States are akin to a parent"s con
Carson Likens Concerns about Refugees to Fear of "Mad Dogs"
2015-11-19 20:34, nbcnews.com
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Thursday suggested that concerns about Syrian refugees in the United States are akin to a parent"s con
U.S. House Votes to Halt Syrian Refugee Resettlement Program
2015-11-19 19:11, nbcnews.com
Lawmakers in the House voted to pause a program aimed at resettling thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland.
"War Followed Us": Refugees Fear Backlash After Attacks
2015-11-19 09:58, nbcnews.com
At the vast, squalid camp known as "The Jungle," the Paris terrorist attacks have only added to the troubles facing refugees and migrants.
Intel Officials: Migrant Risk High in Europe, Low in U.S.
2015-11-18 22:12, nbcnews.com
The crush of refugees and gaps in technology are raising concerns.
Cruz To Obama: Say It To My Face
2015-11-18 16:36, nbcnews.com
Cruz said President Obama"s comments comment regarding Republican rhetoric on Syrian refugees "is utterly unbefitting of a president."
Ted Cruz to Obama: "Insult Me to My Face"
2015-11-18 16:36, nbcnews.com
Cruz said President Obama"s comments comment regarding Republican rhetoric on Syrian refugees "is utterly unbefitting of a president."
Ted Cruz to Obama: Say It to My Face
2015-11-18 16:36, nbcnews.com
Sen. Ted Cruz had sharp words for President Barack Obama over comments regarding Republican rhetoric on Syrian refugees.
Obama Unloads on GOP Candidates Over Refugee Refusal
2015-11-18 14:47, nbcnews.com
First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the day"s most important political stories and why they matter.
Obama Blasts GOP Candidates Over Refugee Refusal
2015-11-18 14:47, nbcnews.com
First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the day"s most important political stories and why they matter.
Obama on Refugees: Don"t Be Scared of Widows & Orphans
2015-11-18 03:53, nbcnews.com
President Barack Obama, speaking in the Philippines on Wednesday, took shots at politicians back home who are trying to close America"s borders.
Can Governors Legally Block Syrian Refugees? Probably Not
2015-11-18 01:43, nbcnews.com
At least 31 governors worry about Syrian refugee resettlement into their state. The White House says such decisions are a federal matter. Who"s right?
Governors Seek to Bar Syrian Refugees After Attack
2015-11-16 07:02, nbcnews.com
No Syrian refugees have entered Alabama under federal refugee assistance rules, and Gov. Robert Bentley declared they never will on his watch.
Governor Seeks to Bar Syrian Refugees From Alabama
2015-11-16 04:29, nbcnews.com
No Syrian refugees have entered Alabama under federal refugee assistance rules, and Gov. Robert Bentley declared they never will on his watch.
Divided Europe: Another Fence Is Built to Thwart Migrants
2015-11-11 13:09, nbcnews.com
Yet another European border fence was erected Wednesday as Slovenia began to install a barrier to control the flow of refugees and migrants.
Owner of Shuttered Casino Opens It to Syrian Refugees
2015-11-04 06:56, nbcnews.com
The owner of the former Revel Casino in Atlantic City says he"s willing to let people displaced by the civil war in Syria stay at the 47-story resort.
Owner of Shuttered Casino Opens Doors to Syrian Refugees
2015-11-03 20:59, nbcnews.com
The owner of the former Revel Casino in Atlantic City says he"s willing to let people displaced by the civil war in Syria stay at the 47-story resort.
Gang Armed With Baseball Bats Hunts Syrian Refugees
2015-11-02 16:00, nbcnews.com
Violence against refugees in Germany reached new heights over the weekend as armed groups attacked Syrians in several towns.
"Floating Caskets" Carry Record Number to Europe"s Shores
2015-11-02 13:32, nbcnews.com
A record-breaking number of migrants and refugees arrived in Europe in October alone ? a number nearly equaling the total for all of 2014.
"Crocodile Tears": Anger as Nearly 50 Migrants Drown in 3 Days
2015-10-30 13:20, nbcnews.com
Greece"s PM condemned Europe"s response to the refugee crisis, accusing leaders of "crocodile tears" after more migrants drowned in shipwrecks.
"Endless Grief": Nearly 50 Migrants Drown in Just 3 Days
2015-10-30 12:50, nbcnews.com
Greece"s PM condemned Europe"s response to the refugee crisis, accusing leaders of "crocodile tears" after more migrants drowned in shipwrecks.
Cumberbatch on Refugee Crisis: "F*** the Politicians"
2015-10-30 11:45, nbcnews.com
Benedict Cumberbatch said "f*** the politicians" during an impassioned on-stage speech about Europe"s refugee crisis, audience members told NBC News.
Austria to Build Border Fence to Control Flow of Migrants
2015-10-28 11:42, nbcnews.com
More than 705,000 migrants and refugees have landed in Europe by sea so far this year, according to the United Nations.
This Family Has Been Trapped in an Airport for 48 Days
2015-10-28 10:32, nbcnews.com
A refugee dad and his four children have been living in an airport terminal for almost 50 days, trapped in an red-tape battle with Russian authorities.
Syrian Refugee Family Stuck in Moscow Airport No Man"s Land
2015-10-28 08:03, nbcnews.com
Syrian refugee family appealed for international help to secure their release from a Russian airport terminal. Simon Israel of UK's Channel 4 New
"He"s Alive, He"s Alive!": Refugee Baby Rescued From Aegean Sea
2015-10-25 14:40, nbcnews.com
New footage shows two fishermen rescuing an 18-month-old Syrian migrant baby from the Aegean Sea.
Here"s How to Make Money Off the Migrant Crisis
2015-10-24 19:20, nbcnews.com
From beds and mattresses to toiletries, the needs of Europe"s historic influx of refugees and migrants are putting Germany"s efficiency to the test.
Banksy Who? Migrants Move Into Artist"s Ex-Theme Park
2015-10-24 09:33, nbcnews.com
Migrants in the notorious, sprawling French refugee camp dubbed "the Jungle" are being housed in shelters built from Banksy"s "Dismaland" exhibition.
Anti-Islam Rallies Get "Angrier" Amid Migrant Crisis
2015-10-19 15:30, nbcnews.com
One year after the emergence of an anti-Islam movement in Germany, experts fear there has been a surge in support amid the historic influx of migrants and refugees.
After Border Closure, Thousands Surge Into Slovenia
2015-10-18 03:31, nbcnews.com
The closure of Hungary"s border with Croatia early Saturday caused the redirection of thousands of migrants and refugees.
Europe"s New Children: Sons and Daughters of Refugees
2015-10-14 00:29, nbcnews.com
We first met Zeinab Khalaf at the Serbian border in mid-September. In what she says was one of her darkest hours, she collapsed in front of our eyes.
Europe"s New Children: The Sons and Daughters of Refugees
2015-10-13 23:41, nbcnews.com
We first met Zeinab Khalaf at the Serbian border in mid-September. In what she says was one of her darkest hours, she collapsed in front of our eyes.
Follow One Refugee"s Journey to a New Future
2015-10-07 09:07, nbcnews.com
NBC News followed one Syrian refugee family on their journey through Europe ? from Greece to Germany.
Follow One Mom"s Desperate Journey to a New Future
2015-10-07 09:07, nbcnews.com
NBC News followed one Syrian refugee family on their journey through Europe ? from Greece to Germany.
What Happened to Refugee Girl Who Changed Merkel"s Mind?
2015-10-07 07:44, nbcnews.com
A video of Palestinian refugee Reem Sahwil weeping as she met German Chancellor Angela Merkel went viral in July.
What Happened to Refugee Who Changed Merkel"s Mind?
2015-10-07 07:44, nbcnews.com
A video of Palestinian refugee Reem Sahwil weeping as she met German Chancellor Angela Merkel went viral in July.
"They"re Going Back": Trump on Syrian Refugees in U.S.
2015-10-01 07:30, nbcnews.com
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would send Syrian refugees "back" if he were elected to the White House.
In New Hampshire, Trump Puts Syrian Refugees "on Notice"
2015-10-01 01:30, nbcnews.com
Back in New Hampshire for his first time since his comments about Muslims, Donald Trump was greeted by a few thousand cheering fans ? and he was fired up.
Screams, Shivers & Dreams: Migrants Cheat Death
2015-09-30 13:23, nbcnews.com
In the last two days alone, dozens of boats carrying refugees and migrants have made the journey from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos.
Screams, Shivers and Shakespeare: Migrants Cheat Death
2015-09-30 13:04, nbcnews.com
In the last two days alone, dozens of boats carrying refugees and migrants have made the journey from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos.
Screams, Shivers, Shakespeare: Migrants Cheat Death
2015-09-30 12:49, nbcnews.com
In the last two days alone, dozens of boats carrying refugees and migrants have made the journey from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos.
Banksy"s "Bemusement Park" Might Soon House Refugees
2015-09-28 11:56, nbcnews.com
The secretive artist known as Banksy said he is dismantling his latest exhibition and shipping its pieces to provide shelter to refugees and migrants.
U.N. Says World Waited Too Long on Refugee Crisis
2015-09-27 04:53, nbcnews.com
"Until we had this massive movement into Europe, there was no recognition in the developed world of how serious this crisis was," a top official said.
Fear and Empathy Mix as Refugee Crisis Tests Germany
2015-09-26 10:38, nbcnews.com
The wave of German generosity for incoming refugees is starting to coming up against a swell of angst and unease.
Chechen Strongman Buys Posh Lunch for 900 Refugees
2015-09-25 13:29, nbcnews.com
"People fatigued from living in camps were reeling from all the attention," said Ramzan Kadyrov.
Pope Urges "Humane" Treatment of Refugees, Immigrants
2015-09-24 15:13, nbcnews.com
Pope Francis declared before Congress on Thursday that the world must respond with humanity, not hostility, to refugees and immigrants.
History on the Hill: Pope Francis Addresses Congress
2015-09-24 14:38, nbcnews.com
Pope Francis declared before Congress on Thursday that the world must respond with humanity, not hostility, to refugees and immigrants.
Divided EU: Czechs Reject Migrant Quotas as Ministers Meet
2015-09-22 14:22, nbcnews.com
The Czech Republic on Tuesday rejected any mandatory quota for migrants as Europe remained divided on how to deal with the refugee crisis.
Syrian Woman Walks Across Texas Border Seeking Asylum
2015-09-22 09:25, nbcnews.com
A Syrian migrant who walked to the Texas border seeking asylum has been charged with using her sister-in-law"s American passport to get there.
Refugee Tripped By Camerawoman Gets New Life as Soccer Coach
2015-09-21 23:59, nbcnews.com
After video of a Hungarian camerawoman deliberately tripping Usama Mohsen and his son as they fled police went viral, a soccer academy in Spain helped.
Croatia Bemoans "Impossible" Refugee Situation
2015-09-21 13:04, nbcnews.com
Croatia called on Europe to deal with the ongoing migrant crisis as its security forces grappled with thousands of people continuing to cross into the small nation.
Nazi-Inspired Party Gains on Island Hit by Refugee Influx
2015-09-21 11:23, nbcnews.com
The far-right Golden Dawn party returned more than 10 percent of the vote in Sunday"s election, almost double their previous representation on the island.
