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U.N. says 850,000 to cross sea to Europe this year and next
September 9, 2015
U.N. says 850,000 to cross sea to Europe this year and next
At least 850,000 people are expected to cross the Mediterranean seeking refuge in Europe this year and next, the United…
French government condemns ‘Christian refugees only’ mayors
September 8, 2015
French government condemns ‘Christian refugees only’ mayors
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve condemned on Tuesday mayors in France who have said they are only prepared to allow…
Struggling Germany urges neighbours to do more to ease refugee crisis
September 8, 2015
Struggling Germany urges neighbours to do more to ease refugee crisis
Germany told its European partners they must take in more refugees on Monday as it struggles to cope with record…
US warns of possible attack in South Africa targeting Americans
September 8, 2015
US warns of possible attack in South Africa targeting Americans
The United States warned its citizens on Tuesday of a possible attack by "extremists" against US facilities or interests in…
Latin American nations offer to take in Syria refugees
September 8, 2015
Latin American nations offer to take in Syria refugees
Brazil will welcome Syrian refugees with "open arms," President Dilma Rousseff said, as various Latin American nations sought to help…
U.N. says close to 8,000 killed in east Ukraine
September 8, 2015
U.N. says close to 8,000 killed in east Ukraine
At least 7,962 people have been killed and 17,811 wounded in violence in eastern Ukraine since mid-April 2014, the U.N.…
Cameron suffers parliamentary defeat over EU referendum rules
September 8, 2015
Cameron suffers parliamentary defeat over EU referendum rules
Prime Minister David Cameron suffered an embarrassing defeat in parliament on Monday after Eurosceptic members of his Conservatives joined forces…
UK says more deadly drone strikes possible, despite criticism
September 8, 2015
UK says more deadly drone strikes possible, despite criticism
Britain will not hesitate to carry out more deadly drone strikes against militants in Syria planning attacks on the United…
Hit by new wave of refugees, Germany warns EU partners
September 8, 2015
Hit by new wave of refugees, Germany warns EU partners
Struggling to cope with record numbers of asylum seekers, Germany told its European partners on Monday they too must take…
Tsipras vows battle to improve bailout after Greek election
September 7, 2015
Tsipras vows battle to improve bailout after Greek election
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras promised on Sunday to fight to improve the terms ofGreece's latest bailout as he tried…