Reforms in greece. Its certainly a controversial issue thats been the topic of plenty of arguments between europeans i know. But in a tragic twist of irony, greece is also at the centre of the other big problem rocking europe right now the refugee crisis. Some of the greek islands have become stepping stones to safety in europe for refugees fleeing war in the middle east. The problem is once they arrive it can take years to be granted asylum, and find a job and a home. But one Young Refugee is taking all these problems, quite literally, in his stride. Reporter 42 kilometers, in two hours and 15 minutes. Thats what houssein hmaidouch needs to run to get a chance to join the Greek National marathon team. Right now, hes five minutes off that time, so hes training hard. For hmaidouch, its more than just a lifelong dream. Houssine hmaidouch im going to fight for this to the very end. Reporter the island of lesbos has been hmaidouchs home now for the past six years. He fled his homeland moro
Reforms in greece. Its certainly a controversial issue thats been the topic of plenty of arguments between europeans i know. But in a tragic twist of irony, greece is also at the centre of the other big problem rocking europe right now the refugee crisis. Some of the greek islands have become stepping stones to safety in europe for refugees fleeing war in the middle east. The problem is once they arrive it can take years to be granted asylum, and find a job and a home. But one Young Refugee is taking all these problems, quite literally, in his stride. Reporter 42 kilometers, in two hours and 15 minutes. Thats what houssein hmaidouch needs to run to get a chance to join the Greek National marathon team. Right now, hes five minutes off that time, so hes training hard. For hmaidouch, its more than just a lifelong dream. Houssine hmaidouch im going to fight for this to the very end. Reporter the island of lesbos has been hmaidouchs home now for the past six years. He fled his homeland moro
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Working to nurture new visions and we offer tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. What can we do for you . And now bbc world news america. This is bbc world news america reporting from washington. An israeli synagogue is attacked by two palestinians armed with guns. Five are killed in the iolence. The conflict in syria and iraq have led to a refugee crisis. All must step up their response. The u. N. High commissioner. Were no longer able to clean up the mess. Fire ripped through one of scotlands great treasures. Six months later, archeologists are sifting through what remains with some highpowered supporters. Welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and also around the globe. Today in jerusalem, five israelis were killed when two men armed with a pistol and meat clevers attacked a synagogue. Attackers are palestinian from East Jerusalem and shot dead by police. The victims were four worshipers and a policeman who later died of his wounds. Our correspondent rep