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Golden Dawn politician and his far-right supporters threaten staff for plans to offer classes to refugee children.
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by Patrick Strickland - Anealla Safdar
Refugees
Politics13 Jan 2017 08:33 GMT
From protests in Palestine to death of former Iranian president and fire in Philippines, here is the week in pictures.
Refugees12 Jan 2017 14:45 GMT
Berlin to begin returning newly arrived asylum seekers to Greece after five-year suspension of such transfers.
War & Conflict11 Jan 2017 15:34 GMT
Russia reportedly confirms date for upcoming Syria negotiations in Kazakhstan's capital amid concerns over participants.
Poverty & Development10 Jan 2017 08:54 GMT
A newly discovered route through Lithuania's eastern border opens gateway into Western Europe for migrants and refugees.
Asia09 Jan 2017 21:30 GMT
UN says at least 65,000 have escaped since the launch of an army crackdown in Myanmar's Rakhine state three months ago.
Latin America07 Jan 2017 04:20 GMT
From the prison break in Brazil to blasts in Baghdad and an attack on a Turkish nightclub, here is the week in pictures.
Battle for Mosul06 Jan 2017 15:39 GMT
UN says more than 13,000 have been displaced in past five days as Iraqi forces push to retake city from ISIL.
Humanitarian crises06 Jan 2017 15:09 GMT
Refugee numbers plunged by two-thirds, while deaths during Mediterranean journey rose sharply, migration agencies say.
Humanitarian crises02 Jan 2017 08:10 GMT
Away from the misery, the region boasts a rich cultural and religious heritage.
Battle for Aleppo01 Jan 2017 13:09 GMT
The schism in the fabric of Syrian society is very evident and yet intricate at the same time.
by Batoul Karbijha
Rohingya31 Dec 2016 22:35 GMT
Group of 23 Nobel laureates and global leaders write to UNSC about "crimes against humanity" taking place in Myanmar.
Human Rights31 Dec 2016 09:40 GMT
A look back at the 2016 refugee crisis from 12 different countries.
Humanitarian crises30 Dec 2016 14:19 GMT
Tributes to singer George Michael, traditional new year celebrations in Brazil and a blast in Afghanistan.
Humanitarian crises29 Dec 2016 13:50 GMT
Refugees, rights groups, aid organisations say empathy towards refugees is fading even as deaths in Mediterranean soar.
War & Conflict27 Dec 2016 11:11 GMT
A compilation of Al Jazeera's top photos of the year from around the world.
by Yasmeen El Khoudary
by Malak Chabkoun
by Zama Coursen-Neff