Abandoned Ship Carrying Hundreds Of Syrian Migrants Towed To Italy
The vessel, carrying about 450 people trying to reach Europe, was towed to an Italian port after smugglers jumped ship in rough seas.
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Life Getting Tougher For Syrian Migrants, Refugees In Russia
Even Syrians who made their way to Russia long before their country's civil war are finding life tougher since the war started, with employers exploiting their desperation for a safe home.
After Uprising, A Struggle To Restore Tunisia's Ancient Emblems
Preservationists are struggling to renew the ancient Medina in Tunis — one of the oldest Arab Muslim cities and a warren of elegant doorways, fountains and faded palaces mansions.
Migrants On Cargo Ships Often Know Crew Will Abandon It
Another ship carrying hundreds of migrants from the Middle East was abandoned at sea by its crew and taken to shore in Italy. Robert Siegel talks to Carlotta Sami, spokesperson for UN's refuge agency.
Why Are Fewer Mexicans Crossing The U.S. Border?
More non-Mexicans were apprehended at the southern border than Mexicans in 2014 and apprehensions of Mexicans have fallen to a historic low.
Brazilian President Begins New Term With Tough Road Ahead
Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks with Brazil Institute's Paulo Sotero about Dilma Rousseff. Her first term was defined by protests, World Cup backlash, an economic crisis and Petrobras corruption scandal.
'A Universe Beneath Our Feet': Life In Beijing's Underground
In China's capital city, even the humblest apartment can cost a fortune. But more affordable housing hides below the city's bustling streets, in tiny (and illegal) basements and bomb shelters.
YY Changes Its Tune After Karaoke Is A Hit
Chinese social network site YY originally allowed customers to watch other people play video games, but users realized that the site had more potential. It could be a place to perform virtual karaoke.
Kim Jong Un's Little Sister Reportedly Marries
Kim Yo Jong, who is said to have recently assumed a key leadership role, has reportedly married the son of the secretary of the ruling party.
Undocumented Immigrant Now Feels 'More American'
Last year on a reporting trip, Steve Inskeep met Junior Adriano, a teenager in Texas trying to resolve his legal status. Then, he didn't feel very American. But for Junior today, much has changed.