A shortage of truck drivers has led to empty fuel pumps around the country, creating long lines at gas stations and panic buying.
Tag: Immigration and Emigration
U.K. Fuel Crisis Is a Brexit Crisis, Too
Until now, the government has blamed Covid-related restrictions for a spate of shortages. But as virus restrictions ease and fuel runs short, the focus is shifting to Britain’s exit from the E.U.
Canada Doubles Its Afghan Refugee Resettlement Target to 40,000 People
The official announcement was made by Canada’s foreign minister on Monday evening, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly.
Why Haitians in Chile Keep Heading North to the U.S.
Many of the Haitian migrants who recently entered Texas had taken refuge for years in Chile. Some said they faced increasing joblessness, poverty and hostility there.
A Portuguese TV Star, Known for Feuding With Immigrants, Wants to Run for Mayor
A mayoral bid by a TV commentator known for her inflammatory messaging on race raises a larger question: How should Portugal address its colonial legacy?
A Journey Through Merkel’s Germany: Affluent, Anxious and Almost Normal
As Angela Merkel prepares to step down after 16 years as chancellor of Germany, she leaves behind a country profoundly changed — and anxious about changing more.
UK’s Migrant Boat Dispute Has Eyes Fixed on the Channel
The southeastern coast of England is increasingly the focal point of Britain’s migration debate as the government advocates more extreme measures to halt asylum seekers arriving by boat.
U.K.’s Migrant Boat Dispute Has Eyes Fixed on the Channel
The southeastern coast of England is increasingly the focal point of Britain’s migration debate as the government advocates more extreme measures to halt asylum seekers arriving by boat.
Germany’s Far Right Is Nowhere in the Election. But It’s ‘Here to Stay.’
In the next national Parliament, the far-right Alternative for Germany party is likely to remain a pariah force. But it looks assured, too, of a role in shaping the country’s future.
Images of Border Patrol’s Treatment of Haitian Migrants Prompt Outrage
The footage offered a glimpse of the chaos that has been unfolding in Texas and called into question President Biden’s decision to swiftly deport thousands.