Bethel Church in The Hague is taking advantage of a law that forbids the police from entering a place while a religious service is being held. Help has poured in.
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Lawyer for Snowden in Hong Kong Says He Left City Under Pressure
Robert Tibbo, a Canadian lawyer, says he is being punished for bringing attention to the plight of asylum seekers in Hong Kong, some of whom sheltered Edward J. Snowden.
Independent Autopsy of Transgender Asylum Seeker Who Died in ICE Custody Shows Signs of Abuse
The autopsy raised questions about how Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez, 33, a transgender woman from Honduras, was treated in custody before she died from illness.
Syrian Refugee, Stranded in Malaysian Airport for Months, Lands in Vancouver
Hassan al-Kontar, who was wanted in Syria for refusing to serve in the military, documented his extended airport stay on social media.
Photo of Children Fleeing Tear Gas at Border in Mexico Sparks Anger
After a peaceful march veered out of control, an image of a fleeing woman and two children in diapers outraged critics of President Trump’s policies.
Mexico’s New Leader Faces Clash With Trump Over Migrant Caravan
As Andrés Manuel López Obrador takes office on Saturday, he must balance his humanitarian promises with a hope for good relations with the United States.
Short of Their Destination, Caravan Migrants Wrestle With Next Steps
Should they fashion a life in Tijuana, Mexico, or keep their sights — and hopes — trained on the United States?
Macedonian Ex-Leader, Facing Prison, Claims to Receive Asylum in Hungary
The trial of Nikola Gruevski on corruption charges had been viewed as a step forward in a region plagued by corruption and ethnic divisions.
Dozens From Migrant Caravan Line Up at Border, Seeking Asylum Interviews
The first members of the migrant caravan have begun seeking asylum interviews. Several thousand are expected by the end of the weekend.
Former Macedonian Leader Seeks Asylum in Hungary to Avoid Prison
The flight of Nikola Gruevski stoked outrage and threw up another challenge to the European Union.