UK prime minister: Britain ‘generous’ in granting asylum
August 18, 2015
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UK prime minister: Britain ‘generous’ in granting asylum

“I was explaining that there are a large number of people crossing the Mediterranean and…

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Five migrants die trying to reach Greece’s Kos island
August 18, 2015
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Five migrants die trying to reach Greece’s Kos island

Numerous migrants seen setting off for Greece by an Associated Press team watching dead-of-night departures…

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To respect 49 dead migrants, Sicilian city cancels fireworks
August 18, 2015
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To respect 49 dead migrants, Sicilian city cancels fireworks

The white metal box, stamped with the letters UN, was winched from the Norwegian ship…

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Nearly 500 Syrian refugees board floating reception center at Kos
August 18, 2015
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Nearly 500 Syrian refugees board floating reception center at Kos

On the small island of Kos, those who survive the unsafe Mediterranean Sea journey often…

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Migrants search for shelter as more arrive on Greek island of Kos
August 18, 2015
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Migrants search for shelter as more arrive on Greek island of Kos

The city of Bodrum, a magnet for wealthy tourists from Turkey and around the world,…

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EU migrant crisis: What is being done
August 17, 2015
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EU migrant crisis: What is being done

He recounts his perilous night-time journey with a group of friends to Kos across the…

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40 killed trying to reach Europe from Libya
August 17, 2015
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40 killed trying to reach Europe from Libya

Some 320 others were rescued when the vessel was intercepted off Libya. Massimo Tozzi, speaking…

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At least 49 migrants drown off coast of Italy
August 17, 2015
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At least 49 migrants drown off coast of Italy

On Saturday the Italian navy said at least 40 migrants had died, probably from suffocation…

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Government Warns Firms Against Employing Illegal Immigrants
August 12, 2015
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Government Warns Firms Against Employing Illegal Immigrants

British Foreign secretary Philip Hammond this week not only repeated May’s claims about African economic…

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Some 800 migrants rescued at sea taken to port in southern Italy
August 12, 2015
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Some 800 migrants rescued at sea taken to port in southern Italy