Macedonia dismisses the possibility for the opening of refugee camps


Authorities in Macedonia have dismissed the possibility for the opening up of refugee camps for people coming from the Middle East. Interior minister Oliver Spasovski said that the country offers transitory centers, where refugees can remain for a short period of time. “We don’t see any reason for this to change. Macedonia cannot be a …

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Iraq votes in first elections since victory over the Islamic State group


Iraq began voting Saturday in its first parliamentary election since declaring victory over the Islamic State group, with the country hoping to shore up a fragile peace and rebuild, AFP reports. Polling stations opened around the conflict-scarred nation under tight security as the jihadists still pose a major security threat despite a sharp fall in violence. The …

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