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The Syrian refugee crisis is just the beginning of a terrifying new normal

In the next decades, nearly 20 million Bangladeshis will have to find somewhere else to live. Where will they go?

On Sep 11, 2015 by Skylar Baker-Jordan

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White House says U.S. will accept 10,000 Syrian refugees in the coming year

In contrast, Germany has offered to accept as many as 800,000 seeking asylum.

On Sep 10, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Camerawoman filmed kicking refugees in Hungary faces criminal charges

It turns out the man she assaulted is a well-known Syrian football coach.

On Sep 10, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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John Green explains the basics of the Syrian refugee crisis

Migrants are flooding European countries, and you should understand why.

On Sep 10, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Camerawoman caught on video tripping a refugee carrying a child

As many as 180,000 refugees currently reside in Hungary.

On Sep 8, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Campaign raises more than $120,000 for Syrian refugee who was selling pens to survive

#BuyPens connected strangers.

On Aug 29, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Turkish couple spent their wedding day feeding thousands of Syrian refugees

Forgoing a lavish ceremony, they opted to do real good and work on a bread line.

On Aug 6, 2015 by Kasia Pilat

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Donations pour into Chapel Hill shooting victim’s Syrian charity campaign

It was his next big project. He can't carry it out, but the Internet is helping.

On Feb 11, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Australian guard investigated for mocking refugee on Facebook

An already controversial Australian refugee facility will feel even more heat over a social media gaffe.

On Jan 9, 2014 by Miles Klee

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On Etsy, sellers guilty until proven innocent

Months after their Etsy store closed, these two sellers are still waiting for an explanation. 

On May 1, 2013 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Misery and beauty in a South Sudan refugee camp

Kathryn Mahoney's Instagram account, @nineteenfiftyone, offers a glimpse into the lives of 60,000 people inside refugee camp Yida.

On Feb 22, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Reddit helps a sick kid get a new doll

Plus: A guy recovers his iPhone thanks to a Reddit post, turbines in your blood, and the biological purpose of crying.

On Nov 29, 2012 by Kevin Morris