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Migrant backlog at Balkan borders as the EU seeks Turkey's help
Balkan states limiting influx of migrants as more continue to arrive at the borders.
German politician Henriette Reker stabbed in neck for migrant support
Chancellor Merkel condemns attack on Henriette Reker, who is in stable condition with serious neck wounds, on the eve of the Cologne election.
Migrant crisis: Slovenia caps refugee intake to 2,500 people per day
Slovenia will only allow 2,500 migrants through its borders daily, half of what is allowed in neighbouring Croatia.
Migrant Crisis: Bishops accuse UK Prime Minister David Cameron of ignoring their offer to help refugees
84 bishops have accused the UK prime minister of ignoring their offers to help house refugees.
Migrant crisis: Women sold for sex for €10 in German refugee camps
Sex attacks are described as an 'everyday event' in the camps.
Migrant crisis: Domino effect concerns as Hungary shuts Croatian border
Government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban orders border closure to stem influx of would-be-refugees.
EU migrant crisis: Hungary completes razor wire fence and is closing Croatia border
Hungary is sealing its border with Croatia to stem the flow of thousands of migrants and refugees arriving daily.
Migrant crisis: 8 missing after refugee boat crashes into patrol ship near Greece's Lesbos
EU leaders look to strike a deal with Turkey to stop refugee influx
Migrant crisis: EU approves €400 million funding for Turkey and nations overwhelmed by refugees
The funds, proposed by the EU Commission, passed through the parliament by 577 votes to 66.
Migrant crisis: Which European country offers the most help to refugees?
Compared to many other EU countries, Britain is not the refugee magnet many believe it to be.
Migrant crisis: EU faces off against Turkey as Syrian refugee response tops Brussels agenda
EU leaders are looking to strike a deal with Turkey which will include support for dealing with migrants.
Migrant crisis: Germans increasingly feel the country cannot cope with influx of refugees
In a wide-ranging poll, 56% said they believed there are too many refugees in the country.
Migrant crisis: Croatia President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic backs border fence
Conservative leader says Hungary's model might be only option to stem the flow of immigration.
Migrant crisis: Serco sorry after sending ludicrous stretch Hummer to pick up asylum seekers
Serco was put on the defensive after it emerged a 16-seat limo was sent to pick up asylum seekers.
EU migrant crisis: More than 3,000 deaths in Mediterranean as arrivals surpass 700,000
EU border agency Frontex says 170,000 people reached the continent in September.
Migrant crisis: Judges slam government over UK response to Syria's refugees in open letter
Former senior judges call for more Syrian refugees to be granted asylum in the UK.
Migrant crisis: Bavaria threatens Merkel with court over refugees
German state of Bavaria to take the Angela Merkel to court unless she curbs the influx of refugees.
UN approves EU military action against smugglers off Libya's coast
European navies will be allowed to board, search, seize and divert any vessels being used by migrant smugglers.
Austria: German language app launched for migrant children
Austrian government releases 'hallo App Deutsch' for migrant children in a bid to promote their integration.
Migrant crisis: People traffickers in Libya battle for control of lucrative business
Admiral Enrico Credendino said people smuggling groups attacked migrant boats to poach them.
Operation Sophia: What is the new EU naval mission targeting Mediterranean people smugglers?
The change to the EU's naval operation marks its transition from a reconnaissance and rescue mission.
Migrant Crisis: Two Iranian migrants walk Channel Tunnel to the UK after 200 storm Calais terminal
Payam Moradi Mirahessari and Farein Vahdani were arrested in Folkestone.
Syria migrant crisis: Fears Russian involvement could force '3 million more' to flee for Europe
UNHCR says influx of Syrian refugees is biggest migrant crisis since World War II.
Migrant crisis: EU resumes Operation Sophia to clamp down on human smugglers
More than 2,700 deaths have been reported on the South Mediterranean sea route this year.
Migrant crisis: British navy targeting Mediterranean people smugglers crossing from Libya
Royal Navy Frigate HMS Richmond and HMS Enterprise will search, seize and divert smuggling vessels.
Nobel Peace Prize 2015: Eritrean priest Mussie Zerai nominated for helping migrants reach Europe
Zerai receives calls from migrants stranded at sea since he gave his number to radio station in 2003.
Lord Nigel Lawson: Tory peer issues 'unlimited and indiscriminate' immigration warning
EXCLUSIVE: Conservative grandee accuses the pro-EU campaign of being based on 'fear'.
David Miliband: Refugee crisis bolsters pro-EU case ahead of historic referendum
Former foreign secretary believes a fractured EU would cause significant problems worldwide
Migrant crisis: Refugee camps for 2 million in Turkey on the table as Erdogan begins talks with EU
EU wants Turkey to take on a more active role in pursuing people traffickers.
Migrant crisis: Decomposing children's bodies wash up in Kos [Video]
A six-month-old baby and a child aged 3-5 are found drowned off the Aegean island of Kos.