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The EU response to migration and asylum  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

Europe attracts many migrants and asylum seekers. Find out how the EU is improving its asylum and migration policies.In 2015, there were 1.83 million illegal crossings at the EU's external borders. While this number fell to about 330,000 in 2022, Parliament is working on a number of proposals to remedy shortcomings in the EU’s asylum and migration policies: from reforming the asylum system to strengthening border security, improving legal labour migration and promoting the integration of refugees.Find out fact and figures about migration in the EU and the reasons why people migrate.Reforming the European asylum systemAsylum seekers: Sharing responsibility with frontline countriesIn response to the refugee crisis in 2015, the European Commission presented proposals to reform the Common European Asylum System in 2016, including a reform of the Dublin System to better allocate asylum applicants among EU countries. The Dublin System put a huge burden on a limited number of EU countries ...

Harriette Cole: Was it rash to choose this job over my boyfriend’s objections?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 30-year-old single woman who just moved to Washington, D.C., for a work opportunity. I previously lived in Minnesota, which is where I grew up and where all of my friends, family and newly ex-boyfriend live.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: What does it mean that my boyfriend’s sister called me by this name? Advice | Harriette Cole: Our guest walked through a closed screen door. Is it our problem? Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m ashamed to tell people I forgave my childhood friend Advice | Harriette Cole: I’ve worked hard, and my poor siblings resent my success Advice | Harriette Cole: I want to move to a big city but I’m scared of driving I feel as if I am starting to move backward in my personal life because I thought I would be married by now and ended up breaking up with my boyfriend of three years because he didn’t want to move or make a long-...

Miss Manners: They come to my house and yell at my dog

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve moved back to my hometown with my 6-month-old dog, and I’m staying with my mom while I wait for my condo to sell.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Why are parents miffed at me? They’re the ones who spell the kids’ names wrong. Advice | Miss Manners: She’s so rich, but she never gives us anything Advice | Miss Manners: She wants to turn our music festival into a get-drunk weekend Advice | Miss Manners: My rule is no gift for a second wedding, no attendance for a third Advice | Miss Manners: She became irate when I corrected her statement about the moon I have an aunt and uncle who come by often, typically unannounced, and who have strong opinions about, well, everything — including how I’m training my dog, even though neither of them has ever had a dog.The trainer’s protocol is for visitors to completely ignore the dog when he ju...

Dear Abby: Is it weird that I think this actress could be my sister?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I am a 52-year-old woman. I am single and have no children, but I’m a loving aunt to many.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: Why are people so rude to me lately? I’m a nice guy. Advice | Dear Abby: My financial adviser won’t listen to me, but he insists he’s not sexist Advice | Dear Abby: Our teen’s messy breakup has had awkward repercussions for us Advice | Dear Abby: I was annoyed to discover why our friends picked this restaurant Advice | Dear Abby: I had to get rid of my beautiful furnishings because of guests’ stupid comments I had a sister who died before my brother and I were born. She was born with special needs and lived for only 10 months. My parents never kept it a secret.Knowing I had an older sister makes me want to find a big sister figure. I sometimes fantasize that a particular beloved TV actress is my sister. She did a Cameo video for my 50...

Wolf Trap honors 50th anniversary of hip-hop with ‘Masters of the Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews the 'Hip Hop 50 Tour' at Wolf Trap (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); This month marks the 50th anniversary of hip hop, which began in the Bronx, New York, in August 1973.You can celebrate with the “Masters of the Mic: Hip Hop 50 Tour” at Wolf Trap in Virginia on Thursday.The show welcomes the “original human beatbox” Doug E. Fresh along with Slic...

Mets and Pirates meet with series tied 1-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (54-66, fourth in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (54-66, fourth in the NL East)New York; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Johan Oviedo (6-12, 4.42 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 121 strikeouts); Mets: Tylor Megill (6-6, 5.64 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 64 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -124, Pirates +105; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: Both the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday.New York has a 54-66 record overall and a 30-28 record at home. The Mets have a 24-9 record in games when they did not allow a home run.Pittsburgh has a 54-66 record overall and a 25-34 record in road games. The Pirates are 28-16 in games when they did not give up a home run.Wednesday’s game is the sixth meeting between these teams this season. The Pirates are ahead 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Nimmo has 19 doubles, four triples, 17 home runs and 49 RBI for the Mets. Pete Alonso is 7-for-31...

Rockies and Diamondbacks square off with series tied 1-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (60-60, third in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (46-74, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Wednesday, 3:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Slade Cecconi (0-0, 2.84 ERA, .95 WHIP, three strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (9-9, 5.33 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 81 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -133, Rockies +112; over/under is 12 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: Both the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday.Colorado is 46-74 overall and 26-31 at home. The Rockies have a 24-65 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.Arizona is 60-60 overall and 30-29 in road games. The Diamondbacks are 22-13 in games when they hit at least two home runs.Wednesday’s game is the 10th time these teams meet this season. The Diamondbacks are up 7-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan McMahon has 25 doubles, three triples and 19 home runs for the Rockies. Nolan Jones is 9-for-36 with ...

Dodgers host the Brewers, aim to extend home win streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (65-55, first in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (72-46, first in the NL West)Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Wade Miley (6-2, 2.90 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 53 strikeouts); Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (10-4, 2.51 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 109 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -235, Brewers +192; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers, on an eight-game home winning streak, host the Milwaukee Brewers.Los Angeles has gone 39-20 in home games and 72-46 overall. The Dodgers have a 38-15 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.Milwaukee has a 65-55 record overall and a 32-28 record on the road. The Brewers are 41-18 in games when they record at least eight hits.Wednesday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Dodgers hold a 3-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Freddie Freeman has 43 doubles, two triples and 23 home runs for the Dodgers. Mookie Betts is 15-for...

Russia expels POLITICO reporter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

Eva Hartog, POLITICO Europe’s reporter in Moscow, has been expelled from Russia after 10 years reporting in the country.Russia’s foreign ministry told Hartog last Monday that her visa would not be extended and gave her six days to leave the country. Hartog was told the decision had been made by the “relevant authorities,” but was given no additional information about how the ruling was made.Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began last year, foreign journalists have been required to reapply for their visa and media accreditation every three months, as opposed to once a year before the war started. Hartog’s expulsion is the first known time a foreign journalist based in Russia has been kicked out by Russia since the Kremlin escalated hostilities in Ukraine, though Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was locked up on espionage charges in March.  Since President Vladimir Putin launched all-out war against Ukraine in February 2022, the Russian authori...

Police tape off area amid investigation outside South Station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:13 GMT

Boston police taped off an area outside South Station overnight as an investigation was conducted.Crime scene tape could be seen blocking off a stretch of sidewalk near Atlantic Avenue and Summer Street in the area of a black duffel bag.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.