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Record deaths in 2014 as migrants try to cross the Mediterranean

It is the deadliest route for people fleeing in search of a better life. And this year the Mediterranean has claimed record numbers with 3,419

Germany

Germans protest against growing 'Islamisation'

A new type of anti-immigration appears to be taking hold in Germany with protests against what’s been called the ‘growing Islamisation’ of the

Germany

Merkel's CDU party distances itself from 'Speak German at home' idea

German chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party has distanced itself from a proposal by its Bavarian sister CSU party that immigrant families should be

Italy

Italian Coast Guard rescues more migrants in the Mediterranean

More migrants have been rescued by the Italian Coast Guard in the Mediterranean. Around 600 have been picked up by several ships, some 200 or more

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Australian government accused of 'using children' to pass controversial refugee law

Australia has introduced a controversial immigration law giving refugees and asylum seekers only temporary visas which won’t allow them to make

Switzerland

Switzerland says "No" to immigration limit

France

"The euro won't survive", says Matteo Salvini from Italy's Northern League

United Kingdom

Cameron EU migrant plans get lukewarm reaction

My Europe Series

What's it like for EU migrants in Britain amid UKIP's success?

United Kingdom

David Cameron plans to cut welfare for EU migrants in negotiations with Brussels

Greece

Greek frigate rescues 700 migrants from crippled cargo ship

Greece

Crete prepares for arrival of stricken freighter crammed with migrants

Greece

Mediterranean rescue of stricken migrant ship

France

Europe 'somewhat elderly and haggard', says Pope Francis

My Europe Series

Will the Swiss seek fresh curbs on immigration?

USA

Immigration reforms supporters celebrate at the White House

USA

Obama's 'risky' immigration gamble

United Kingdom

UKIP on the march after second British by-election win

USA

Obama offer to illegal migrants: 'come out of the shadows'

USA

US immigration issues explained