Italy: New Arrivals in Lampedusa      United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  The upsurge in xenophobic violence in South Africa that started in the port city of Durban a few weeks ago has angered African countries, many of whose citizens have been targeted. Foreign-owned shops have also been attacked and looted in Johannesburg, which experienced the worst of similar violence in 2008. African nations feel particularly […]

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  President Obama has called on Gulf nations to use their influence on Libya’s warring factions to help resolve the chaotic situation there. He said those nations had been seen to “fan the flames of military conflict” in the North African country. Libya has been in turmoil since the removal of former leader Muammar Gaddafi […]

Rescued migrant talks about attempt to reach Italy A 21-year-old student from Eritrea talks about his hopes for the future after being rescued from migrant boat bound for Italy. WWW.BBC.COM

  Over the last week, Italy has rescued around 10,000 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea. Among them was a 21-year old student from Eritrea, who was picked up on Monday, along with 480 fellow migrants. James Reynolds spoke to him about his hopes for the future. Read more Migrants killed in ‘religious clash’ on Mediterranean […]

  U.S. military officials are concerned that Iran’s support for Houthi rebels in Yemen could spark a confrontation with Saudi Arabia and plunge the region into sectarian war. Iran is sending an armada of seven to nine ships — some with weapons — toward Yemen in a potential attempt to resupply the Shia Houthi rebels, […]