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Australia to Resettle 12,000 Syrian and Iraqi Refugees

Australia has offered to resettle 12,000 refugees from the conflict in Syria and Iraq. Prime Minister Tony Abbott says those from “persecuted minorities,” including Christians, Yazidis and Muslims, will be given priority. Australian warplanes have also been authorized to hit Islamic State targets in Syria.   Abbott said the refugees will be allowed into Australia to escape what he called a conflict “soaked in blood.” The resettlement program will be in addition to...


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