Mr. Nasseri lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, sleeping on a bench, after he was stuck in limbo as a refugee. His life was the inspiration for the Steven Spielberg film, which starred Tom Hanks.
Category: Immigration and Emigration
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Mehran Karimi Nasseri, Who Inspired ‘The Terminal,’ Dies in Paris Airport
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Treasury Scrutinizes Florida’s Use of Relief Funds in Sending Away Migrants
The New York Times – Business:Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida used interest that the state had accrued from stimulus money to send Venezuelan migrants by plane to Martha’s Vineyard.
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Zoe Leonard Goes With the Flow
The New York Times – T Magazine:With a new collection of images, the photographer looks at the Rio Grande — the fraught border river between the U.S. and Mexico — through a fresh lens.
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The First Interview With Anna Sorokin After Her Release From Jail
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:In a late-night interview in her new Manhattan apartment, the fake heiress discussed her big plans, possible deportation and the glam potential of an ankle monitor.