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StoriesSyrian family find safe harbour on the shores of Canada
In the port town of Lunenburg, generous locals have come together to welcome a Syrian family with open arms.
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StoriesSyrian refugee uses swimming skills to rescue others
Swimmers Sarah and Yusra Mardini helped save 18 fellow refugees when their boat broke down off Greece. Now Sarah volunteers as a lifeguard in the same waters.
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Austrian bishop breaks down barriers and builds understanding
Refugees serve up a taste of home at food festival in France
Mediterranean Sea: 100 people reported dead, bringing year total to 5,000
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A decade on from the launch of the UN Refugee Agency's 10-Point Plan, Protection Chief Volker Türk outlines the latest update to its best practices framework.