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French president vows to dismantle Calais 'Jungle' camp 'by end of year'
The French president has met with local politicians and officials in Calais to ease concerns about the town’s so-called Jungle migrant camp.The French president has met with local politicians and officials in Calais to ease concerns about the town’s so-called Jungle migrant camp.
All you need to know about Hungary's refugee referendum
Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.
France's Hollande visits Calais, vowing to close 'Jungle'
President Francois Hollande has gone to Calais, vowing to completely dismantle the so-called ‘jungle’ migrant camp there before winter.President Francois Hollande has gone to Calais, vowing to completely dismantle the so-called ‘jungle’ migrant camp there before winter.
Balkan route nations 'to push for faster action' to resolve migration crisis
European leaders from countries along the Balkan migrant route have gathered in Vienna with the aim of pushing other EU member states to take faster action over the migration…European leaders from countries along the Balkan migrant route have gathered in Vienna with the aim of pushing other EU member states to take faster action over the migration…
'Balkan route' leaders meet in Vienna to tackle migration crisis
The so-called Balkan migration route has been the focus of attention at a summit in Vienna of leaders from affected countries.The so-called Balkan migration route has been the focus of attention at a summit in Vienna of leaders from affected countries.
Healing trauma and repairing homes in eastern Ukraine
Europe's war in eastern Ukraine continues its daily grind of people and scarce resources. Despite a ceasefire violations go on around the clock, and the region has been deserted by its young.Europe's war in eastern Ukraine continues its daily grind of people and scarce resources. Despite a ceasefire violations go on around the clock, and the region has been deserted by its young.
Four people smugglers arrested in Egypt after migrant boat capsizes
Four suspected people smugglers have been arrested in Egypt after at least 42 people were killed when a boat carrying hundreds of African migrants capsized off the Egyptian…Four suspected people smugglers have been arrested in Egypt after at least 42 people were killed when a boat carrying hundreds of African migrants capsized off the Egyptian…
Tragedy at sea as another migrant boat sinks in the Med
At least 43 people have been killed and scores more are missing after a boat carrying almost 600 migrants capsized off the coast of Egypt.At least 43 people have been killed and scores more are missing after a boat carrying almost 600 migrants capsized off the coast of Egypt.
65 million people displaced by conflict worldwide: World Bank report
The number of people displaced by conflict worldwide stands at 65 million, according to a new World Bank report.The number of people displaced by conflict worldwide stands at 65 million, according to a new World Bank report.
Hollande tells UN on Syria: 'Enough is enough'
During a speech at the UN General Assembly French President Francois Hollande has blamed the Syrian government for the collapse of a US-Russia backed ceasefire.During a speech at the UN General Assembly French President Francois Hollande has blamed the Syrian government for the collapse of a US-Russia backed ceasefire.
Obama urges leaders to open hearts to refugees
In his final speech to the UN General Assembly President Obama has urged wealthy nations to do more to help refugees.In his final speech to the UN General Assembly President Obama has urged wealthy nations to do more to help refugees.
Alone and traumatised children arrive in Greece
Greece is under pressure to care for a tide of unaccompanied refugee children from babies to teenagers arriving on its shores.Greece is under pressure to care for a tide of unaccompanied refugee children from babies to teenagers arriving on its shores.
Donald Trump Jr's Skittles gaffe provokes outrage on Twitter
A tweet by Donald Trump Jr, the presidential candidate’s son, has provoked outrage.A tweet by Donald Trump Jr, the presidential candidate’s son, has provoked outrage.
Thousands flee and fire destroys Lesbos migrant camp
Police say thousands of people fled a migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night.Police say thousands of people fled a migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night.
Fire sweeps through Greek refugee camp as UN holds migrant summit
A large fire swept through the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night, destroying tents and prefabricated homes.A large fire swept through the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night, destroying tents and prefabricated homes.
UN General Assembly on refugees and migrants
The United Nations’ 71st General Assembly, underway in New York, is the first summit on refugees and migrants.The United Nations’ 71st General Assembly, underway in New York, is the first summit on refugees and migrants.
Germany: Mea Culpa from Merkel on migrants after election drubbing
German leader Angela Merkel faced the press on Monday after her conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) suffered their worst ever result in Berlin, at local elections, in the latest sign of a backlashGerman leader Angela Merkel faced the press on Monday after her conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) suffered their worst ever result in Berlin, at local elections, in the latest sign of a backlash
Will UN refugee summit change anything?
World leaders hold UN summit on refugee crisis * Over 65 million refugees world wide * Aid chiefs call for “dependable humanitarian funding” * Syrian refugees living in a camp in the Bekaa Valley iWorld leaders hold UN summit on refugee crisis * Over 65 million refugees world wide * Aid chiefs call for “dependable humanitarian funding” * Syrian refugees living in a camp in the Bekaa Valley i
Thousands march through London for refugees
Holding placards and chanting songs welcoming refugees, demonstrators called on the authorities to live up to a pledge made by former Prime Minister David Cameron in 2015.Holding placards and chanting songs welcoming refugees, demonstrators called on the authorities to live up to a pledge made by former Prime Minister David Cameron in 2015.
Renzi shatters illusion of unity in Bratislava
Matteo Renzi says he declined to share a podium with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande as he did not "share their conclusions".Matteo Renzi says he declined to share a podium with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande as he did not "share their conclusions".
Berlin elections loom, but is another setback on the horizon for Angela Merkel?
Berlin is set to vote on Sunday in Germany’s second regional elections in as many weeks and all signs are pointing to another blow for Chancellor Angela Merkel.Berlin is set to vote on Sunday in Germany’s second regional elections in as many weeks and all signs are pointing to another blow for Chancellor Angela Merkel.
80 Germans clash with a group of young asylum-seekers in Bautzen
About 80 Germans have clashed with a group of 20 asylum seekers in the eastern town of Bautsen.About 80 Germans have clashed with a group of 20 asylum seekers in the eastern town of Bautsen.
Merkel tells German companies to speed up hiring of refugees
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany needed "viable solutions" to integrate refugees into the workforce faster after she met bosses of leading companies.Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany needed "viable solutions" to integrate refugees into the workforce faster after she met bosses of leading companies.
Sold-out show for Syrian expat orchestra
With its fusion of Arabic and European classical music, the Syrian Expat Philarmonic Orchestra performs at a sold-out show in Germany.With its fusion of Arabic and European classical music, the Syrian Expat Philarmonic Orchestra performs at a sold-out show in Germany.
Merkel starting to feel immigration backlash in Germany
A million refugees arrived in Germany in 2015, with the peak migration being reached in September, when Chancellor Angela Merkel decided to open the frontiers.A million refugees arrived in Germany in 2015, with the peak migration being reached in September, when Chancellor Angela Merkel decided to open the frontiers.
Hungary should be kicked out of the EU, says Luxembourg minister
The European Union should show Hungary the door as its anti-migrant policies and razor-wire fences will undermine its values, says Luxembourg’sThe European Union should show Hungary the door as its anti-migrant policies and razor-wire fences will undermine its values, says Luxembourg’s
Three Syrians with suspected ISIL links arrested after German police raids
Three Syrian nationals suspected of being on an ISIL mission are arrested by German policeThree Syrian nationals suspected of being on an ISIL mission are arrested by German police
Greek PM calls on EU to do more to resettle refugees
Some 3,000 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean over the weekend.Some 3,000 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean over the weekend.
Afghans likely to be next refugee wave for unprepared Europe
It seems nowhere is safe for Afghans trying to flee renewed fighting, neither at home not in any of the neighbouring states. So many are heading for Europe in increasing numbers, yet find themselves bIt seems nowhere is safe for Afghans trying to flee renewed fighting, neither at home not in any of the neighbouring states. So many are heading for Europe in increasing numbers, yet find themselves b
EU-Turkey should 'talk more to and less about each other' - Mogherini
Federica Mogherini has encouraged the European Union and Turkey to “talk more to each other and a little bit less about each other.Federica Mogherini has encouraged the European Union and Turkey to “talk more to each other and a little bit less about each other.