Syrian Refugees

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls on the European Union to support the return of Syrian refugees who fled the civil war, emphasizing the need for an inclusive administration in Syria. Speaking at a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Erdogan also condemned terrorist groups in the region, while von der Leyen pledged additional EU funds for Syrian reconstruction and voluntary returns. The EU’s support will focus on safe repatriation and managing migration, with potential discussions on lifting sanctions tied to progress in Syria’s peaceful transition.

New immigration order to address concerns raised by court:Prez

President Donald Trump today said that he would issue a new executive order next week that would address the concerns raised by the court on his previous order that temporarily suspended entry of Syrian refugees and people from seven Muslim-majority countries into the US.

Starbucks to hire 10,000 refugees over next 5 years

Howard Schultz, the coffee retailer's chairman and CEO, said in a letter to employees yesterday that the hiring would apply to stores worldwide and the effort would start in the United States where the focus would be on hiring immigrants "who have served with US troops as interpreters and support personnel."

Trump says he will constitute commission to study Muslim ban

Rudy Giuliani, who was New York's Mayor from 1994 to 2001, has called Trump's idea of a Muslim ban unconstitutional. He said that a ban on Muslims would violate the Constitution and there can be no religious test on who is allowed into the country.

UK's Cameron bows to pressure to take more Syrian refugees

With Europe engulfed in an intractable crisis as thousands of migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa seek ways into the continent for safety and better lives, Cameron had come under fire over Britain's perceived lack of solidarity.

Yemeni Nobel Laureate tells Syrians: Assad's time is up

Yemeni Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakul Karman, a key figure in the revolt that brought down President Ali Abdullah Saleh, urged Syrian refugees in Turkey on Sunday not to lose hope, saying their president's reign would also come to an end.