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Thousands of stateless people given nationality in Thailand

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An ethnic Akha, Thida Arngee was stateless until she obtained Thai nationality four years ago.

EP this week: circular economy, migration, terrorism

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MEPs have another busy week ahead of them

Europol: deal on new powers to step up EU police cooperation and fight terrorism

The EU police agency Europol will be able to step up efforts to fight terrorism, cybercrime and other criminal offences and respond faster, thanks to a deal struck by Parliament and Council on new governance rules endorsed by Civil Liberties Committee...

Human cost of Iraq crisis is ‘devastating,’ UN deputy relief chief warns, urging increased humanitarian aid

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UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Kyung-wha Kang (left), visits the Harshm IDP camp in Erbil,...