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Migration row heightens over Austria's policy to 'dump refugees' outside of EU
Anti-immigration fears boost support for far-right political parties in Austria.
What was the biggest political lie of 2016?
This was the year of post-truth, but who told the greatest political porky?
2016: The year that Europe stopped caring about dead migrants
Following two shipwrecks last week off the Italian coast, the death toll has now reached 5,000.
'There was wood and glass everywhere,' says tourist as she describes Berlin Christmas market horror
Eyewitnesses recount the devastation which killed at least 12 people in the German capital.
Berlin truck attack: Police raid refugee centre after suspected terror attack on Christmas market
Police suspect lorry was hijacked and intentionally driven into a crowd of people.
Paris 'love locks' to be sold to raise €100,000 for refugees
The Capital of Love confirmed it would show love to migrants by donating the proceeds of the sales.
Ahmed H tried to help his family flee Syria – now he faces life in a Hungarian jail
The EU resident is accused of terrorism by Hungary under its draconian new laws.
10,000 civilians flee rebel-held Aleppo as Assad regime bombs rain down
Refugees are fleeing the rebel-held east of the city as government offensive enters its 14th day.
Isis recruiting operatives for European attacks says Dutch counter-terrorism chief
European attacks easier to plan rather than recruits travelling to Syria or Iraq to fight coalition forces.
US officials reach Australia to begin evaluation of asylum seekers
Last week, Australia announced it had reached a deal with the US in which the latter would accept 1,800 refugees.
Tear gas and stun grenades used on Athen's streets in anti-Obama protests
Demonstrators angry about US foreign policy on Greece and wars in asylum-seekers home countries of Afghanistan and Syria.
Japan rejects asylum plea of Nigerian activist, detains her in solitary confinement – report
Elizabeth Obueza's case is being seen as efforts by Tokyo to crackdown on foreigners living without valid visas.
Britain's hard-hearted response to Calais kids is destroying the values that make our country great
Gary Lineker and Lily Allen have been shockingly abused for speaking up for the displaced.
Barricades block arrival of women refugees in small Italian town of Gorino
Interior Minister Angelino Alfano said the protest 'does not make Italy proud'.
Neo-Nazi neighbours of refugee camp goaded depressed Somalian migrant 'to jump to his death'
The 17-year-old boy sat on the window sill for more than an hour before jumping from fifth floor.
Iraqi troops in Mosul 'took tents and water from refugees they pledged to liberate'
One refugee claimed families were thrown out of their tents while they were still in them.
French police clash with refugees in Calais 'jungle' ahead of camp's demolition
Authorities intend to move the camp's residents to centres across France.
Thousands demonstrate in Australia to welcome refugees and stand against far-right sentiment
20,000 people joined a rally in an attempt to encourage the government to take a compassionate approach in accepting refugees.
Dozens perish off the coast of Libya after coastguard boat attacks migrant dinghy
Men, who may have stolen the coastguard vessel, attacked the dinghy causing it to deflate.
The Sun attacks Gary Lineker over asylum seeker 'lies' accusation
Row erupted when presenter criticised 'hideously racist' treatment of refugees in UK tabloids.
First wave of hundreds of refugees fleeing Isis-held Mosul leave besieged city
In the last 10 days about 5,000 refugees have arrived in Syria from Mosul.
Majority of 'child' refugees found to be adults as MP condemned over call for dental checks
Tory MP criticised for remarks over arrival of Jungle camp refugees.
Is Isis preparing to unleash chemical weapons on civilians during its last stand in Mosul?
Experts have warned Isis may use mustard gas as a last resort as aid organisations order gas masks.
Migrant crisis: body of dead stowaway found crushed beneath magazines in lorry in Kent
Border police in Calais and Dover both failed to notice migrant later found dead in lorry – reports.
UK admits no estimate on Mediterranean migration and refugee numbers for 2017
Immigration minister says government is 'closely monitoring global migration developments'.
Australia rejects Amnesty report of torture in Nauru
The report titled Island Of Despair claimed that the Australian immigration in Nauru was an 'open-air prison'.
Meet the migrants who are helping Italians take on the Sicilian mob
Bangladeshi and African migrants say the the Cosa Nostra is more powerful than the government.
Niger: Attack on refugee camp kills at least 22 soldiers
Niger's Prime Minister Brigi Rafini said in a television address that the death toll could rise.
Child refugees forced to use separate toilets in 'apartheid-style system' at Italian school
Parents expressed concern over 'health issues' when the two orphaned boys started at the Catholic primary.
Mass rescue of 6,055 migrants in one day off Libyan coast in wake of 2013 Lampedusa shipwreck
Nine dead during rescue operation as Italy marks anniversary of 2013 shipwreck which killed 368 migrants.