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Grandi concerned at reports of Balkan border closures

Europe is backing into an even greater refugee crisis by tightening border restrictions on the hundreds of thousands who have fled war and conflict in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries.

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UK in the EU: MEPs debate the country’s European future

When people in the UK vote on 23 June on their country’s EU membership, it will have consequences for the whole of Europe. MEPs debated on Wednesday 24 February the possible consequences of the referendum. Most MEPs said the country would be better...

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Brazil: Teresina to promote social inclusion and access to water and sanitation in vulnerable Lagoas do Norte region

The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank approved Wednesday an additional loan of US$88 million to the Municipality of Teresina, Piauí State capital, in Northeast Brazil. The Teresina Enhancing Municipal Governance and Quality of Life...

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‘Everyone is losing’ in the Syrian conflict, UN relief chief tells Security Council

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From 21-24 February 2016, UNRWA distributed 19,160 thermal blankets to approximately 5,700...

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