Rise of far-right 'idiots' may hit aid and refugees, say laureates, leaders


NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The rise of far-right politics across the world may hit already scant foreign aid, increase tensions between communities and countries, and lead to more people fleeing conflict, Nobel laureates, leaders and experts warned.

Populist parties and nationalist politicians across Europe and the United States are gaining popularity amid a migrant crisis and sluggish global economic growth.

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