Seattle judge blocks Trump immigration order; government to appeal
The judge made his ruling effective immediately, suggesting that travel restrictions could be lifted straight away
Lebanese president calls for safe zones in Syria for refugees
At least one million Syrians have fled civil war into Lebanon, which has an estimated population of less than six million
Thumping Trump travel ban, Nobel laureate says "children are no danger for anyone"
"Children are no danger for anyone anywhere in the world, and their protection will help in making the world better" - Nobel laureate and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi
Angelina Jolie slams Trump travel ban, calls for 'compassionate America'
Jolie says discriminating based on religion is "playing with fire"
Nobel Peace Prize winners critique Trump's immigration policy
"We need to fight to find peace and civil justice. We want to end this discussion of violence, of racism" - Tawakkul Karman, 2011 Nobel Peace laureate
Syrian musician says Trump immigration order insults humanity
"There are people whose lives have been completely upended by this decision... college students with visas who aren't allowed in, fathers going to see their children"
Facebook faces landmark petition over fundraising fees
"(The funds) would go a long way to address the medical needs of thousands of innocent men, women, and children"
Tears as Trump ban leaves 26,000 refugees stranded in Kenya
"They are feeling shocked, depressed, despairing and heartbroken"
UN plans next round of Syria peace talks Feb. 20
Talkes delayed to take advantage of last week's negotiations between the Syrian government and opposition in Astana, Kazakhstan, hosted by Moscow, Ankara and Tehran