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Friday, February 26, 2016

Top Asian News 4:01 p.m. GMT

VIENNA (AP) — Suddenly, Afghans appear to be the new pariahs of Europe. Despite fleeing attacks in their homeland from the Taliban and alleged Islamic State militants, their quest for a safer life is being blocked at border after border in Europe — and no country along the route wants to take the blame. "(Everyone) is passing the responsibility down the line," said U.N. refugee spokeswoman Melissa Fleming, who added that her organization had not been informed of who was behind the decision on turning back Afghan refugees, or why. Macedonia, the entry point from Greece after migrants cross the sea from Turkey, says Serbia is at fault.


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