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Migration challenges are best tackled at EU level, says Eurobarometer poll
Immigration and terrorism are EU citizens’ fastest-growing concerns, according to the latest Eurobarometer poll, commissioned by the European Parliament and published on Wednesday. An EU average of 66% of respondents said that more decisions on migration should be taken at EU level, rather than by national governments alone, but the survey found marked differences among countries on all the issues addressed.
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Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay elected to serve on UN Security Council
Conference officers hold up empty ballot boxes for inspection prior to the vote to elect five non-permanent members of the Security Council.
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Born on the move: an Afghan girl's trip to safety in Europe
A young girl from Afghanistan drawing during a class of art activities at the Elaionas temporary accommodation site.
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Refugee crisis: member states urged to deliver fast on their financial pledges
A comprehensive long-term approach on migration and asylum policies, in cooperation with third countries, as well as immediate delivery on agreed urgent measures, must take centre stage at Thursday’s meeting of EU leaders, said MEPs in a debate with Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Luxembourg's presidency representative Nicolas Schmit on Wednesday.
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In Turkey, UN deputy chief says response to migration and refugee movement ‘being tested as never before’
Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson.
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UNHCR condemns attack on displaced in western Chad, pledges more help
Camp near village of Baga Sola, on eastern shore of Lake Chad, for people displaced by Boko Haram activity and the Chadian army's policy of clearing the islands of Lake Chad pending military activity.
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Turkey: EI condemns horrific attack on peace and democracy
The Ankara bombings are believed to have killed more than 100.
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Syria: UN human rights advisers alarmed at rise of incitement to religious violence
Jennifer Welsh, Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect and Adama Dieng, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide.
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Refugees themselves, Iraqis volunteer to help others reach safety in Germany
Syrian volunteer Hamad laughs as he doles out hot tea for refugees trying to stave off dropping temperatures in Austria.
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UNHCR head thanks Greece, frontline islands, for improved response to continuing arrivals
UN High Commissioner for refugees António Guterres sits among two young boys from Syria who are playing with a Playstation in the Moria Identification Centre, Lesbos.
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Human Rights
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
The Peace Bell Resonates at the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit
Declaration of World Day of the Power of Hope Endorsed by People in 158 Nations
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020