Houston Poised to Surpass Chicago as Third Largest US City
Houston is projected to grow to about 2.54 to 2.7 million residents by 2025, potentially overtaking Chicago’s 2.5 million. The piece notes Houston’s diverse, left-leaning urban shift, international population, and role as an economic hub tied to oil, NASA, and the port, with Mayor Annise Parker highlighting opportunity over origin.
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Germany imposes border controls as EU plans migrant shares
Germany announces temporary border checks at its Austrian frontier amid a worsening migrant influx. EU interior ministers meet to discuss proposals redistributing about 160,000 asylum seekers with UNHCR backing a rapid reception and relocation program.
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Distinction Between Migrants and Refugees Faces EU Debate
The piece contrasts migrants and refugees as Europe weighs responses to arrivals from Asia Africa and the Middle East. Merkel defends asylum protections while Hungary questions whether most newcomers are refugees or economic migrants. It cites UNHCR and Syria as major sources.
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