20,000 Australians rally to welcome refugees and protest far-right groups

20,000 Australians rally to welcome refugees and protest far-right groups

Australians have rallied to welcome refugees and against far-right sentiment in the country.More than 20,000 people went on the streets in 25 cities and towns across the country. People worry about a rise in anti-immigration rhetoric.Australia’s tough immigration policy was also criticised.Asylum seekers trying to reach the country by boat are kept in camps on islands in Papua New Guinea. Oct 22, 2016
Suspected Islamic State militants attack Iraqi oil city of Kirkuk

Suspected Islamic State militants attack Iraqi oil city of Kirkuk

Suspected Islamic State militants have killed at least 16 people in the city of Kirkuk as the citys police headquarters, security checkpoints and a power plant were attacked. Authorities have put a curfew in place.The attack comes as Iraqi government forces and allied militias fought to seize the city of Mosul back from IS. Oct 21, 2016