Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

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With Rich History And Tax Breaks, Berlin Lures American Filmmakers

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Berlin is a favorite with many top American filmmakers and actors, and chances are you've seen landmarks from the German capital in movies — even when you didn't expect it.

Take The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2. The film's fictional capital, Panem, was partly filmed at Tempelhof. This ...

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As Fears Mount In Germany, Syrian Refugees Grapple With Perceptions

Saturday, November 21, 2015

The Paris attacks are sparking fears in Europe that the Islamic State is hiding its operatives among the tens of thousands of refugees pouring into the European Union each month.

In Berlin, those fears are also troubling Syrian refugees, who worry they may be kicked out of Europe.

Samar Alalaly, ...

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Fate Of Attacks' Planner Confirmed; State Of Emergency Extended

Thursday, November 19, 2015

As the French government is pressured to prevent another attack, the prosecutor's office says the organizer of the attacks is dead. Tension from the attacks has spread to other European countries.

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Fate Of Attack Leader Is Still Unknown After Raid In Saint-Denis

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Paris is still tense after Wednesday's raid on a Paris suburb. That tension has spread across Europe. Authorities in Germany have stepped up security measures after Friday's attacks in Paris.

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Increased Security Following Paris Attacks Spreads Fear In Germany

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

There is increased nervousness about security among the German public following the attacks in Paris Friday.

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Soccer Match Canceled In Germany After Bomb Threat

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

The investigation continues into the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday, and in Germany, a major soccer match was canceled Tuesday after a bomb threat.

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As Paris Recovers From Attacks, Russia Confirms Bomb Caused Airliner Crash

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Russian finally acknowledged a terrorist plot brought down a Russian jetliner over Egypt last month. In Paris, the Muslim community worries there will be a backlash against them after the attacks.

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Brother Of Man Who Died At Bataclan: 'I Want Rock And Roll' For Him

Monday, November 16, 2015

Matthieu Mauduit is hoping to bring The Rolling Stones and David Bowie to the funeral of his brother, Cedric Mauduit, 41, an avid rock fan who was killed at a concert during the attacks in Paris.

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In Paris, Some Mourners Worry About Backlash Against Muslims

Saturday, November 14, 2015

In the wake of Friday's coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris, the French people — and supporters around the world — have been grieving. More than 120 people died in explosions and gunfire when well-coordinated teams of assailants struck at least six sites across the city.

Many Parisians have been ...

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In Aftermath Of Paris Attacks, France Ramps Up Border Restrictions

Saturday, November 14, 2015

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For Some Muslim Asylum-Seekers In Germany, Christianity Beckons

Monday, November 09, 2015

Some Muslim migrants from Afghanistan and Iran are converting to Christianity in Germany. Skeptics claim it is a ploy to gain asylum.

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German Leader's Open-Door Policy For Refugees Threatens Her Political Future

Tuesday, November 03, 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is finding herself increasingly at odds with her supposed political allies over her open-door policy for refugees.

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As Migrants Flow In, More Europeans Question Open Borders

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The arrival of hundreds of thousands of migrants sparks calls in Germany and elsewhere to end the open border policy that exists among many European countries.

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European Leaders Develop Deportation Policy To Slow Flow Of Migrants

Friday, October 09, 2015

Germany is rejecting more asylum claims from migrants who fail to prove they are true refugees. But stepping up deportations has not discouraged migrants from making the perilous journey.

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EU Leaders Approve Measures To Control Migrant Influx

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

For the second night in a row, European Union leaders approved plans aimed at controlling the influx of migrants after previously being deeply divided over a solution.

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EU Leaders Debate Program To Address Migrant Crisis

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

European Union leaders meet in Brussels to consider sending more money to countries and agencies looking after Syrians in the Middle East, and a plan to deport migrants who don't qualify as refugees.

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Plan To Relocate 120,000 Migrants In Europe Meets Resistance

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

European heads of government are meeting in Brussels to adopt a controversial plan to relocate refugees among EU member states. Steve Inskeep gets the latest from NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson.

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EU Ministers Vote To Relocate 120,000 Refugees Across Member States

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

European Union interior and justice ministers met in Brussels Tuesday to discuss a proposed plan to relocate 120,000 refugees across member states. The meeting, on the eve of an EU su...

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Germany's Warm Welcome To Migrants Marks Shift In Attitudes

Monday, September 21, 2015

Germans are grappling with what could be as many as a million asylum-seekers to their country this year, but most say they welcome the new arrivals. A sizeable majority of Germans tod...

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Kerry Pledges More U.S. Help Ahead Of EU Meeting On Migrant Crisis

Monday, September 21, 2015

EU officials meet in Brussels this week to consider a strategy to deal with the asylum seekers. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said America is hamstrung by security and financial concerns.

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