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Syrian man leads Pledge of Allegiance at citizenship event

Rohi Atassi was among 117 immigrants to become the newest American citizens during a Chicago naturalization ceremony Tuesday, but the Syrian dentist stood out among his peers. The 29-year-old was unexpectedly asked to lead immigrants from 37 countries in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance....

Syrian refugees find a home in a conservative place

(Washington Post)- The rice and chicken were steaming on the stove. The twins chased each other around the apartment and the 2-year-old watched Mickey Mouse on the donated television. Their mother, Fatema Aljasem, 29, sat at the kitchen table with two women from the local synagogue....

Turkey intercepts over 400 migrants en route to Greece

A total of 422 migrants were intercepted by Turkish police over the last week en route to Greek islands, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. According to a statement, the operations were carried out between Jan. 27 and Feb. 3. Coast Guard patrols apprehended 56 migrants offshore trying to...