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International Relations 

Inside a French school that helps millennial refugees

By Oyin Falana on March 15, 2018 refugees

3,800 young refugees have passed through Pierre Claver, a French school helping young refugees who have been arriving in France from Afghanistan, Syria and other trouble countries learn French – and much more.

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International Relations 

Photo Essay: Inside the refugee crisis in Paris

By Oyin Falana, Joey Mendolia and Clarissa Jones on March 14, 2018 crisis, Europe, France, refugee

This photo essay features images of students from refugees and their makeshift camps across Paris and the students of Pierre Claver School also located in Paris.

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The North Korean flag in Pyongyang.(stephan/via Flickr)
International Relations 

Is North Korea more than a nuclear threat?

By Oyin Falana on January 25, 2018 North Korea

While North Korea’s nuclear tests and threats continue to be a priority for the U.S. some experts warn not to ignore the biological, chemical and cyber capabilities of the regime.

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International Relations 

Tillerson seeks stronger relationship with India, criticizes China

By Oyin Falana on November 7, 2017 Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called for stronger U.S.-India economic and military relations Wednesday in advance of his visit to the country next week and criticized China’s “provocative actions” in the South China Sea.

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Conflicts and Terrorism 

Five African nations ask for more US aid to fight terrorism

By Oyin Falana on November 7, 2017 Niger

Despite this week’s $60 million pledge from the State Department, members of the Group of Five Sahel States appealed for additional support Wednesday from the U.S. and other countries, saying the fight against terrorism in the West Africa region is a global problem.

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