Category
World News
International reporting on migration, climate and global environmental issues, travel and security, and the wider picture beyond any single country.
Stories in this category
The World News section gathers short international pieces drawn from reporting and commentary on overseas events, with links out to the original sources for the full story.
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Migration
Migrants Detour to Croatia Which Is Deemed a More Welcoming Nation
Near the Hungarian-Serbian border, hungry and exhausted migrants begged Hungarian authorities for sympathy, shouting “Open the door!” Many had travelled several thousand miles carrying their families and what little belongings they had; a young man from Iraq in a football jersey waited with them.
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Posted May 30, 2017
Maps And Global Warming
A look at the maps being produced to show where sea-level rises put tropical regions and Australian cities at risk, and what the changing picture means for planning.
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Travel & insurance
Higher Premiums For Pilgrims To Mecca For Increased Coverage
Reports on plans for increased insurance for pilgrims travelling on umrah, with commentary on how an online presence and content marketing shape coverage decisions.
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Aviation security
Airport security reporting
Coverage of security response at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport following a shooting, alongside wider pieces on airport transfers and travel between Cairns and Port Douglas.
Category index
| Topic | Article | Date noted |
|---|---|---|
| Migration in Europe | Migrants Detour to Croatia Which Is Deemed a More Welcoming Nation | Listed on the category page |
| Environment | Maps And Global Warming | May 30, 2017 |
| Travel & insurance | Higher Premiums For Pilgrims To Mecca For Increased Coverage | Listed on the category page |
| Aviation security | Airport security reporting | Listed on the category page |
Referenced sources
These posts link out to the outlets and sites they draw on, including reporting on the sea-level risk maps, the umrah insurance coverage, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport incident, and regional travel and diving guides.
- News.com.au — new maps and sea-level rise risk
- The Straits Times — increased insurance for umrah pilgrims
- WHEC — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shooting and security
- Crewdo — why a blog is vital to insurance marketing
- Illustrated Maps
- ABC News — shark cage operators and bait
- Thailand Dive and Sail — Similan islands diving
- Excellence Coaches
World News sits alongside the related Local News, Europe and Asia sections, and the wider News index.
Ralph T Niemeyer — Worldwide Journalism