migrant crisis

International Organisation for Migration say crossings into Europe are four-fold higher than last year.

Eighteen migrants, including 10 children, drown after boat carrying them to Greece sinks off Turkey's coast.

International Migrants Day is marked on 18 December to raise awareness of refugee plight.

Violent protest hit small town in Netherlands as EU leaders discuss migrant crisis in Brussels.

German chancellor promises to 'tangibly' reduce the number of refugees granted asylum.

In November alone 200,000 migrants entered country.

Greek coastguard rescues 26 people from shipwreck that leaves 12 missing and as many dead.

Latest tragedy to hit asylum-seekers seeking to reach Greece raises memories of Aylan Kurdi

Evacuation of migrant camp in Morocco turns into tragedy as two migrants asphyxiate in a cave.

The UN said the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Europe fell by more than a third in November.

Tensions running high at Idomeni border crossing as Macedonia allows in only Syrians, Afghanis and Iraqis.

The clip shows how easily migrants from the 'Jungle' camp are able to jump aboard passing trucks.

Migrants from Pakistan, Iran, Morocco and other countries have been left stranded.

Iranian migrants staging a hunger strike have sewn their lips shut in protest not being allowed in.

Police said that donations of warm clothes have been distributed ahead of the construction of a "winter hall".

Blast targeted officials aligned with the Libya Dawn alliance, which controls vast swathes western Libya.

People barred from crossing the Greece-Macedonia border protest against a policy of prioritising Syrian refugees over migrants from other countries.

Thousands of people cross Serbia every day to continue their journey to EU countries such as Germany.

Roanoke Mayor David Bowers likens ban to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Republican leaders threatened to suspend efforts to allow 10,000 more Syrian refugees into the country.

Obama says they need to stop being scared of widows and orphans.

Tennis star spoke of need for more human response to the the refugee crisis across Europe.

Bavarian minister says days of uncontrolled immigration over after deadly attacks in French capital.

Sweden has become the latest country to temporarily reimpose border controls.

The situation turned chaotic, as refugees started to push through barriers or jump over fences.

French authorities claim new security measures have sealed off the port and Eurotunnel.

Prime Minister Miro Cerar says barrier on Croatian perimeter will protect Schengen borders.

5.6% error spending was found in investments to encourage job growth and competitiveness.

Tensions grow in French port city housing 6,000 would-be migrants hoping to cross the Channel.

Refugees and migrants are likely to keep coming to Europe at a rate of up to 5,000 per day.