World News

Futures of freedom

boys-school-niger-banner-1_0_0.jpg
Children of slave descent in school founded by Anti-Slavery International in Niger.

Greece, Macedonia Settle Long-Simmering Name Feud

Greece and Macedonia reached a historic settlement Tuesday to their long-simmering dispute over the name Macedonia — shared by the former Yugoslav republic and an ancient region of northern Greece.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi urges fair and coherent approach to European asylum policies

5b1ff2b83_0_0.jpg
UNHCR staff welcome newly-arrived refugees and migrants at a reception centre in the village of Fylakio, Greece, shortly...

Catastrophic Consequences for Civilians in Yemen Should Port City of Hodeidah Come Under Attack

Aid groups operating in Yemen are warning of catastrophic consequences of any further escalation of violence around the port city Hodeidah. According to credible reports, a possible attack of the city looks imminent and could, according to the United...