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Refugee group backs emphasis on migration causes

The Norwegian Refugee Council says a nonbinding international deal on migration “recognizes the rising threats of disaster displacement and impacts of climate change and brings hope for the people affected.” Nina Birkeland, a spokeswoman for the group, says the text “is the first...

Australia urges Thailand to release refugee Bahrain footballer

Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne has urged Thai authorities Sunday to release a footballer who holds a refugee status in Australia and who has been detained in Bangkok since late November. Hakeem al-Araibi, a former member of Bahrain's national soccer team who has been critical...

Sudanese government, rebel groups to resume peace talks

The Sudanese government and two Darfur-based rebel movements signed an agreement Thursday in Berlin to resume peace talks. The parties agreed to resume negotiations in Qatar in January, the German Foreign Ministry said in a statement. German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass welcomed...

Algerian army seizes 11 missiles near border with Mali

Algerian military discovered a hideout containing 11 missiles near the border with Mali, the Defense Ministry announced Thursday. "After a search operation in Bordj Badji Mokhtar town, an ammunition cache was found containing 11 anti-tank missiles," said the ministry without disclosing...