Vatican conference on migration and refugees

VATICAN CITY, 5 November 2009 (Spero News<)—The Holy See has announced that the 6th World Congress for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees will be held in the Vatican from November 9 to 12.Read more<

Genetic tests for UK asylum seekers draw criticism

LONDON, 5 November 2009 (AP<)—Britain is using genetic tests on some African asylum seekers in an effort to catch those who are lying about their nationality, drawing criticism from scientists and provoking outrage from rights groups.Read more<

Subsidiarity a "new approach" for migration issue

ATHENS, Greece, 4 November 2009 (Zenit<)—The secretary of the Vatican's migration council is proposing the principle of subsidiarity as a suggestion for new approaches in the complex issue of migration.

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Congress seeks response on migration, refugee issues

VATICAN CITY, 4 November 2009 (UCAN<)—Delegates from 12 Asian countries arrive in Rome this week for the World Congress on the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees, which begins on Nov. 9.Read more<

Migrants drown off Greece

VALLETTA, 27 October 2009 (Times of Malta<)—A boat carrying migrants sank near the Greek island of Lesvo this morning, killing eight people including women and children, a local official said.Read more<

France confirms deportation of illegal Afghan immigrants

PARIS, 21 October 2009 (VOA<)—The French government confirmed Wednesday that it has expelled illegal Afghan immigrants in its first joint deportation flight with Britain. Oposition politicians and human rights groups have harshly criticized the move, which comes amid ongoing violence in Afghanistan.Read more<