In America's Little Syria, a divide on accepting refugees

As debate intensifies over U.S. plan to accept more refugees from Syria, a similar argument's taking place in Pennsylvania

• Nov 20, 2015

Obama, GOP clash on refugee resettlement plan

The House is expected to vote Thursday to put new limits on Syrian and Iraqi refugees. The Republican-backed bill would prevent refugees from entering the U.S. unless the government can verify they aren’t a threat

• Nov 19, 2015
• 03:02

Foiled plot by refugees in Ky. highlights angst over Syrians in U.S.

Nefarious plot by 2 Iraqi refugees in college town has given ammunition to opponents of allowing Syrian refugees into U.S.

• Nov 19, 2015

Va. mayor rejects Syrian refugees, refers to Japanese internment camps

Roanoke Mayor David Bowers says threat to U.S. from ISIS "is just as real and serious as that from our enemies" after Pearl Harbor attack

• Nov 18, 2015

​Honduras detains 5 Syrians headed to U.S. with stolen Greek passports

Arrests come as pressure grows in U.S. and Europe to stop accepting Syrian migrants after Paris attacks

• Nov 18, 2015

Can governors legally block Syrian refugees?

Many governors say they'll close their states to Syrian refugees because of concerns stemming from Paris attacks that terrorists may be hiding among them

• Nov 17, 2015

More states say no to Syrian refugees after Paris attacks

Governors responding to heightened concerns that terrorists might use the refugees as cover to sneak across borders

• Nov 16, 2015

"A new way" to try and tackle the migrant crisis?

As European leaders meet their African counterparts about the surge of migrants, new EU ambassador says it's about cooperation, not threats

• Nov 10, 2015

Rush to ID young girl lost amid migrant rush in Croatia

They call her Nina, but no one knows her real name, where she came from or what language she speaks

• Nov 6, 2015

Refugee shipwrecks claim another 23 lives off Greece

Rough waters of Aegean Sea capsize 2 more boats full of desperate people trying to reach Europe, bringing death toll close more than 50 in just 3 days

• Oct 30, 2015

​At heart of Syria talks, what to do about Assad

Senior diplomats from almost 20 other countries began negotiations Thursday aimed at ending Syria's nearly five-year civil war

• Oct 29, 2015

Hundreds of migrants rescued off Greece

Dramatic rescues, and tragic deaths during the perilous journey to Greece

• Oct 29, 2015
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​At least 3 dead, 242 rescued when migrant boat capsizes off Greece

Rescuers searching rough waters for more survivors as Greek coast guard says it remains unclear how many people were on the boat

• Oct 28, 2015

Somali refugee to be flown to Australia for abortion

Case of 23-year-old who says she was raped in Australian-run off-shore detention camp raises criticism's of country's policies

• Oct 28, 2015

German chancellor remains confident country can handle refugee surge

Chancellor Angela Merkel said during a town hall event that Germany can manage the integration of the thousands of refugees arriving

• Oct 26, 2015

Life is grim for thousands of Syrian refugees in Jordan

Jordan faces large burden as over half a million refugees flee civil war in neighboring Syria

• Jul 21, 2013
• 01:26

Fleeing teachers latest blow to Syrian refugee kids

As thousands more people pour into packed camps in Iraq, many teachers with the money to escape are heading for Europe

• Oct 26, 2015

Nearly drowned child rescued at sea in latest example of migrant crisis

18-month old Syrian boy found floating in water; dramatic rescue caught on tape

• Oct 24, 2015

Family flees Syria for third time

Two million Syrians have found refuge in foreign countries and are hoping for a U.S. strike against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al Assad

• Aug 28, 2013
• 01:58

Web extra: Syrian refugees disagree on American intervention

CBS News' Holly Williams visited a hospital in Turkey filled with refugees from Syria's civil war

• Aug 30, 2013
• 01:25

U.N. warns smugglers forcing migrant kids into sex

Refugee agency says extortion of children along southeast Europe route happening "in every single country"

• Oct 23, 2015

Volunteers aiding those who come ashore

On the Greek island of Lesbos, where most asylum seekers first set foot in Europe, 60 Minutes met two women who have taken it upon themselves to help

• Oct 18, 2015

Boat carrying family of 12 sinks trying to reach Europe

Only 3 survivors so far; one man held 18-year-old pregnant wife until her body went stiff before he swam ashore

• Oct 15, 2015

Syrian family adjusts to life in America

After waiting two years in Lebanon during extensive background check, family is now making a home in North Carolina

• Oct 8, 2015

World's displaced population now 60 million, U.N. official says

Almost 10 years ago, the world counted 38 million people displaced by conflict and persecution, and the number was declining

• Oct 5, 2015

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