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Young Syrian footballer aims high in Germany
Seven-year-old Ahmad escaped war and chaos in Syria. Now safe, he hopes to become an international football star and is watching the European championships closely for new tips.
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Greek Syrian mayor and refugees bring tourist village back to life
A Greek summer resort that closed over five years ago as a result of the financial crisis has been turned into a haven for more than 300 refugees.
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German scheme opens door to higher education for young asylum-seekers
Experimental NGO offers chance for new arrivals to fulfil their potential, giving them access to online courses from the world's top universities.
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Brothers run again and again as Boko Haram terror spreads
Nigerians who found safety in neighbouring Niger, with thousands of others fleeing militants, move again as insecurity grows.
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Searching for a safe place to be gay
After fleeing violence and harassment at home, LGBTI refugees get a fresh start in California with help from caring citizens and Bay Area non-profits.
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A Syrian scientist in exile
Darie Alikaj fled barrel bombs and mortar fire in Syria, leaving behind her job as a microbiologist. Now she mirrors a wider world of refugee survival in Turkey.
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Burundi refugees tell of new horrors
A year after political protests erupted in Burundi, those who ran for their lives to neighbouring Tanzania bear tales of mass murder, torture and imprisonment.
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You've Got a Friend in Me
A project in Germany teams up new arrivals with local volunteers, helping refugees to find their feet and start anew.
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Step by step
After surviving life-threatening spinal injuries in war-torn Syria, Wisam is taking the long road to recovery one step at a time.