Are The New U.N. Global Goals Too Ambitious?
End poverty and hunger. Educate all kids. Fight climate change. Can the U.N. do all that while coping with the biggest refugee flow since WWII?
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Turkey Absorbs 2 Million Refugees, But Won't Offer Asylum
Turkey has taken in more Syrians than any other country, by far. But under a policy dating back to 1951, it doesn't offer asylum to refugees and expects them to be permanently resettled elsewhere.
Imagine It's The Year 2045. Will The Syrian Refugee Crisis Be Resolved?
Refugee crises start as short-term emergencies, like Afghanistan in 1979. Then they become a challenge for decades — like Afghan refugees today, and perhaps Syrian refugees in the years to come.
As U.S. Announces Plan To Accept More Refugees, Michigan Gets Ready
Southeast Michigan has taken in waves of refugees from the Middle East conflicts for decades, resulting in a strong Arab-American community. Refugee advocates say they're prepared to help Syrians.
Young Migrants, Some Arriving Without Parents, Seek A Safe Place
In Munich last weekend, 195 children seeking asylum showed up alone. The growing number of unaccompanied minors presents a special challenge to German authorities, who generally don't deport children.
On Greek Island, Syrians And Iraqis Find Respite Before Moving On
NPR's Peter Kenyon sends this postcard from the Greek island of Lesbos, where he met a Syrian woman whose relatives were killed by ISIS, and an Iraqi man who worked with U.S. forces.
Gulf States Fend Off Criticism About Doing Little For Syrian Refugees
As domestic and international criticism mounts, Saudi Arabia and its peers are under pressure to review their policies toward migrants and refugees. They say they're already doing a lot to help.
Croatia, Hungary Trade Refugees And Harsh Words
Zagreb has begun sending thousands of migrants back to hard-line Hungary, sparking a war of words between the two nations over border security.
For Syrian Migrants, Many Reasons To Leave Turkey For Europe
Migrants in Turkey are increasingly worried about their prospects of settling in Europe. Many vow to keep going, despite the uncertainty and risk.