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Algeria cracks down on illegal migration networks

AlgerianInteriorMinisterNoureddineBedouisaidThursdaythatthecountry'ssecurityserviceshavetakenstepstocrackdownonillegalmigrationnetworks.Bedouisaidataplenarysess

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Brexit already affecting migration and labour market

Brexitisalittlemorethanayearawaybutthereismountingevidenceit'shavingamajorimpactonthenumberofEuropeancitizenslookingtoliveandworkinBritain.Figuresreleasedthiswe

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Urbanization in China prevented 450,000 premature deaths since 1980

RapidurbanizationinChinaisnotcontributingtoairpollution,andmayhaveactuallybroughthealthbenefitsforthehundredsofmillionsofpeoplewhohavemovedintocities,preventing

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European lawmakers deeply concerned over U.S. travel ban

The lawmakers in charge of Development and Foreign Affairs of the European Union (EU) voted for a joint resolution on Tuesday, expressing deep concerns over the U.S. decision to ban entry of citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries.

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Council of Europe makes solemn appeal against hate speech targeting refugees

The Council of Europe (CoE) called on public figures here Friday to take firm action on hate speech against refugees and asylum seekers who, within the context of the ongoing migration crisis, have been increasingly targeted on the European continent.

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EU Foreign Affairs Council discusses migration, security issues

The Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday kicked off a two-day meeting in Luxembourg, to discuss migration and security issues.

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EU ministers urge increased return rates to tackle irregular migration

​Home affairs ministers from European Union (EU) member states on Thursday urged that increased return rates should act as a deterrent to irregular migration.

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Extraordinary EU meeting called to cope with migration crisis

​European solidarity is set to be put to the test as an extraordinary ministerial meeting on migration is to be convened on Sept. 14.

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UN calls for greater efforts to respect migrants' rights, reject xenophobia

The United Nations family on Wednesday called upon people and governments worldwide to reject xenophobia and embrace migration as a key enabler for equitable, inclusive and sustainable social and economic development.

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UN calls on int'l community to protect rights of migrants

Top UN officials on Thursday called on the international community to protect the rights of migrants and recognize their contributions to society.

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India overtakes China as biggest source of immigrants to Australia

India has overtaken China as the biggest single source of immigrants to Australia, according to data released Monday.