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Over 9 million Syrians have fled their homes to seek refuge from their war-torn country. More and more of them are turning to neighboring countries, many of which don't have the resources to support them. So where exactly are all of these refugees going? And which countries can realistically take them in? » Subscribe to NowThis World: http://go.nowth.is/World_Subscribe For a look at what daily life is like for Syrian refugees, click here: http://testu.be/SyriasRefugees Learn More: Syrian Refugees: A Snapshot of the Crisis -- In The Middle East and Europe http://syrianrefugees.eu/ "This website offers a snapshot of the repercussions of this refugee crisis for both Syria's neighbours and the European Union. It is a project of the Migration Policy Centre at the European University Institute, based on a series of studies conducted by local researchers on behalf of the MPC at the end of 2012 and an update carried out in 2014." The UN Refugee Agency: Syria http://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/regional.php An inter-agency information sharing portal on Syrian regional refugee response. 2014 Syria Regional Response Plan http://www.unhcr.org/syriarrp6/docs/syria-rrp6-strategic-overview.pdf#A "The Syria Regional Response Plan (RRP) for 2014 is one of the largest appeals ever presented for a refugee emergency. Over 100 partners - UN agencies as well as national and international NGOs - are working together to address the needs of Syrian refugees and assist the countries in the region who have so generously taken them in. The Plan calls for further efforts to benefit host communities, who offer front-line protection and essential support to refugees." Presidential Memorandum -- FY 2015 Refugee Admissions http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/09/30/presidential-memorandum-fy-2015-refugee-admissions The Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2015. Watch More: Why Turkey Doesn't Want to Fight ISIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak_sGFuyeqM Is Obama's War on ISIS Legal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-JJJwDqIv8 _________________________ NowThis World is dedicated to bringing you topical explainers about the world around you. Each week we’ll be exploring current stories in international news, by examining the facts, providing historical context, and outlining the key players involved. We’ll also highlight powerful countries, ideologies, influential leaders, and ongoing global conflicts that are shaping the current landscape of the international community across the globe today. More from NowThis: » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like NowThis World on Facebook: https://go.nowth.is/World_Facebook » Tweet @NowThisNews on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Connect with Judah: Follow @judah_robinson on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeJudah » Connect with Versha: Follow @versharma on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeVersha http://www.youtube.com/nowthisworld

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24 hours with the ASUS ZenFone 2 | Pocketnow

Learn more about the ASUS ZenFone 2: Check out Pocketnow's full review here! /2015/05/28/asus-zenfone-2-review For all the excitement on the high-end, some of the most interesting developments in today’s smartphone world are found in the mid-range. We’ve just spent 24 hours with one of the most interesting of those developments, so join us for our first impressions of the cheap but feature-packed ASUS ZenFone 2! Follow Michael: http://twitter.com/captain2phones Subscribe: http://bit.ly/pocketnowsub https://pocketnow.com Follow us: http://flipboard.com/@Pocketnow http://facebook.com/pocketnow http://twitter.com/pocketnow http://google.com/+pocketnow http://instagram.com/pocketnow About us: Pocketnow has been a key source of mobile technology news and reviews since its establishment in 2000. With offices on three continents, Pocketnow offers round-the-clock coverage of the mobile technology landscape, from smartphones to tablets to wearables. We aim to be your number-one source for mobile tech news, reviews, comparisons, and commentary. If you love mobile as much as we do, be sure to subscribe! 24 hours with the ASUS ZenFone 2 | Pocketnow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyrWPBwkmkE PocketNow https://www.youtube.com/pocketnow

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