By Lorie Johnson Maine Democrats voted down a bill that would criminalize the unspeakably barbaric practice known as female genital mutilation. FGM is exactly as the name suggests. It's the practice of literally cutting off a young girl's genitalia. The practice, often administered in secret Continue Reading
At Least a Million Sub-Saharan Africans Moved to Europe Since 2010
By Phillip Connor International migration from countries in sub-Saharan Africa has grown dramaticallyover the past decade,1 including to Europe2and the United States. Indeed, most years since 2010 have witnessed a rising inflow of sub-Saharan asylum applicants in Europe, and lawful permanent Continue Reading
Muslim officer works with immigrants in Ohio capital city
By Andrew Welsh-Huggins COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After 10 years in hotel management, Khaled Bahgat grew accustomed to defusing tense situations involving out-of-control banquet hall parties. Often, he had the situation in hand by the time police showed up. One day, an officer asked, “Have you Continue Reading
Spurned by U.S. and Facing Danger Back Home, Iranian Christians Fear the Worst
By Miriam Jordan LOS ANGELES — They sold their homes and possessions, quit their jobs, and left their country — they thought for good. The Iranians, mainly members of their nation’s Christian minorities, were bound for a new life in America after what should have been a brief sojourn in Austria for Continue Reading