The story behind the heartbreaking photo of refugee family shared by thousands
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Subject: The story behind the heartbreaking photo of refugee family shared by thousands Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:37 am
It's an image that captures the moment desperation gave way to joy for a refugee family who found sanctuary after fleeing terror.
The photograph of Laith Majid clasping his son and daughter after their flimsy boat arrived safely on the Greek island of Kos has struck a chord with thousands across the world since it was first published by the The New York Times on Sunday.