Austrians debate whether to accept Afghan refugees
Austria's head of state says the EU should offer shelter to more Afghan refugees. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is against it. Political debates in Brussels and Berlin reflect the same friction.
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Afghan refugee who fled 25 years ago aims for doctorate in physics
This is the story of Saeed Azizi, who left Afghanistan 25 years ago. Now facing an uncertain future in Italy, he is hoping to do a PhD in physics and continue his research career in Europe.
Tokyo Paralympics Digest: Alphonso Davies sends support to Refugee Paralympic Team
The parade of nations at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony was led by members of the refugee team, who received a message of support from Bayern Munich footballer and UN ambassador Alphonso Davies.
Afghan repatriated to France taken into custody for suspected links with Taliban
An Afghan recently repatriated to France after the Taliban took power on August 15 has been taken into custody because of his alleged links with the Islamist fighters. Four of his relatives are under surveillance by France's General1
Cyprus sends Syrian migrants back to Lebanon
Cypriot authorities intercepted two boats carrying 88 migrants off the island's coast and transferred them back to Lebanon.