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  • FILE: Incoming refugees wait for a medical check after their arrival in front of the main train station in Munich, Germany in September 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Germany agrees refugee package as support for Merkel slips

    German police said they had registered 5,380 people entering Germany illegally, up from 4,160 on Sunday.

    2472 days ago
  • Incoming refugees wait for a medical check after their arrival in front of the main train station in Munich, Germany in September 2015. Picture: AFP.

    German president warns of limits to number of refugees

    Germany's president has warned that there are limits to how many refugees his country can absorb.

    2473 days ago
  • FILE: Rescue workers with a 20 meter vessel with migrants capsized. Picture: Marta Soszynska/MSF via Twitter

    17 migrants killed after boat sinks off Turkish coast

    The boat carrying 37 people sank off the Turkish coast while headed for the Greek island of Kos.

    2474 days ago
  • Hungarian police officers stand on guard in front of a metal gate at the closed M5 highway to block circulation of migrants at the Hungarian-Serbian border near Roszke station on 15 September, 2015, after the Hungarian government established a new border protection law. Picture: AFP.

    Austria urges debate on refugee spending

    Some economists argue that the increased number of refugees will lead to stronger domestic demand.

    2475 days ago
  • FILE: German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L). Picture: AFP.

    Support for Merkel falls over handling of refugee crisis

    Merkel’s support dropped five points to 63 percent compared to the previous ranking three months ago.

    2475 days ago
  • Hundreds of migrants struggle to board a train on 11 September, 2015 at a train station in Nickelsdorf, at the Austrian side of the border between Hungary and Austria. Picture: AFP.

    UN sees refugee flow to Europe growing

    European countries are reporting the arrival of 8,000 refugees a day.

    2476 days ago
  • Migrants wait at the new reception center near the town of Gevgelija, on the Macedonian-Greek border on August 23, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Lack of EU migrant strategy reignites Serbia/Croatia tensions

    On Thursday, about 1,200 people crossed in boats from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos in under an hour.

    2477 days ago
  • FILE: German chancellor Angela Merkel Picture: AFP.

    'US, Russia, Mideast need to help stop refugee tide'

    Angela Merkel has called on the support of transatlantic partners in the midst of the refugee crisis.

    2477 days ago
  • Hungarian police officers stand on guard in front of a metal gate at the closed M5 highway to block circulation of migrants at the Hungarian-Serbian border near Roszke station on 15 September, 2015, after the Hungarian government established a new border protection law. Picture: AFP.

    EU leaders claim unity regained, pledge aid for Syrians

    Among short-term actions before the next regular summit, the EU would offer €1 billion more to the UNHCR.

    2478 days ago
  • Thousands of refugees and migrants fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq are enduring long waits and cramped conditions as they try to board trains bound for Austria and Germany. Picture : Screengrab/CNN

    EU backs refugee-sharing plan

    The EU had proposed the scheme with the backing of Germany and other big powers to tackle refugee crisis.

    2479 days ago
  • Hungarian police officers stand on guard in front of a metal gate at the closed M5 highway to block circulation of migrants at the Hungarian-Serbian border near Roszke station on 15 September, 2015, after the Hungarian government established a new border protection law. Picture: AFP.

    Hungary warns migrants/refugees to stay away

    The army have been authorised to use rubber bullets, pyrotechnical devices, tear gas grenades & net guns.

    2480 days ago
  • FILE: Incoming refugees wait for a medical check in Munich, Germany. Picture: AFP.

    Refugee journey: A tough welcome in Germany

    Syrian families spent an uncomfortable 24 hours at the police station along with dozens of others.

    2480 days ago
  • Migrants cross into Hungary from Serbia next to the 4 meter tall border fence at the crossing point near the village of Asotthalom on 1 September 2015. The EU is grappling with an unprecedented influx of people fleeing war, repression and poverty in what the bloc has described as its worst refugee crisis in 50 years. Picture: : AFP.

    A first-hand look at the journey of a migrant/refugee

    CNN’s Ivan Watson spent two weeks following the migrant/refugee trail to give a first-hand glimpse at their tumultuous trip.

    2481 days ago
  • FILE: Francis said that he became “emotional” at the Vatican, as he was leaving for the airport on Saturday. Picture: AFP.

    Pope moved by meeting with Syrian refugees

    Francis said that he became “emotional” at the Vatican, as he was leaving for the airport on Saturday.

    2482 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands of refugees and migrants fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq are enduring long waits and cramped conditions as they try to board trains bound for Austria and Germany. Picture : Screengrab/CNN

    East European leaders in war of words over migrants

    EU leaders are due to meet next week in a fresh attempt to agree on how and where to distribute refugees.

    2482 days ago
  • FILE: This handout picture taken on 3 May 2015 released by the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) shows migrants aboard a wooden boat on the Mediterranean sea. Picture: AFP.

    Apple pledges more aid to help with Europe's migrant crisis

    Apple is also offering customers the option to donate to the Red Cross through its App Store & iTunes Store.

    2482 days ago
  • Turkish Kurds gather in Suruc in Sanliurfa province on the Turkish-Syrian border to show support for the people of the Syrian town of Kobane in June 2015. Picture: AFP.

    2nd Syrian child's washed up body refocuses attention on refugee crisis

    At least 70 people drowned in international waters between Greece & Turkey in the first half of September.

    2483 days ago
  • Migrants wait at the new reception center near the town of Gevgelija, on the Macedonian-Greek border on August 23, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Thousands of refugees continue to brave deadly sea

    Rights groups estimate 70 people drowned in international waters between Greece & Turkey in September.

    2483 days ago
  • FILE: Syrian refugees wait between Syria and Turkish border as Turkish soldiers block them to pass the Turkish side. Picture: AFP.

    Another Syrian child's body washes up on a beach

    The four-year-old girl was found lifeless on the Turkish beach after the boat she was travelling in sank.

    2483 days ago
  • FILE: Syrian army soldiers. Picture: AFP.

    Military source: Syrian army using new weapons from Russia

    The Syrian military has recently started using new types of air and ground weapons.

    2484 days ago
  • FILE: Hundreds of migrants struggle to board a train on 11 September, 2015 at a train station in Nickelsdorf, at the Austrian side of the border between Hungary and Austria. Picture: AFP.

    Croatia overwhelmed by flood of migrants

    The European Union's newest member state said it may try to stop taking in migrants.

    2484 days ago
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