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Violent clashes erupt in Rome as police remove refugees encamped in square following forced eviction
Activists and rights groups claim 800 refugees forcibly evicted without being offered alternative accommodations.
Oxytocin: Scientists discover antidote to racism
Xenophobic people become more tolerant if given the 'cuddle hormone'.
Defend Europe anti-migrant boat saved from peril by refugee rescue boat
Ship was chartered by far-right extremists to disrupt NGO rescue missions in the Mediterranean.
'High-quality refugee boats' sold by Chinese company - life jackets optional
EU wants China to end sales of dinghies to curb human smuggling via the Mediterranean.
Video shows 'EU-trained' Libyan Coast Guard firing at migrant rescue boat in Mediterranean
Proactiva Open Arms says it was patrolling international waters when warning shots were fired.
Migrants are being raped, tortured and kept as slaves in Libya
Report warns of abuses migrants face as they are trapped in Libya due to new anti-immigration policies.
Hundreds of migrants storm Morocco-Spain border 'taking authorities by surprise'
Migrants regularly try to climb border fences so they can reach Europe.
Police arrest captain of far-right ship disrupting refugee rescue missions in the Mediterranean
C-star was chartered by right-wing extremists last month who pledged to "defend Europe".
Uganda is setting an example to the world on how to handle a refugee crisis
Uganda hosts more refugees than any other country in Africa as thousands flee South Sudan's war every day.
Teenage refugees in Greece are being labelled 'adults' if they have wisdom teeth
Many children are living in adult camps where they have no access to education.
Meet the Afghan refugee raising money for Syria's war victims to get psychological support
"Refugees get a bad press as people think they want to come to Europe, but they have no choice but to leave their home"
France to boost migrant housing and deport more after mayor tweets child refugee images
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has promised to 'systematically' deport illegal economic migrants.
Tensions flare on Lesbos after migrants set fire to tents protesting 'inexcusable' living conditions
3,000 people are living in the refugee camp in "overcrowded, unhygienic and unsafe" conditions, say activists.
World Refugee Day 2017: Crisis in South Sudan, world's fastest growing refugee emergency
Aid agencies are struggling to provide food and services in South Sudan due to a funding crisis.
Merkel in Mexico – walls don't fix immigration issues
German chancellor takes a dig at US President Donald Trump while visiting Mexico.
Dozens of migrants die of thirst in Sahara Desert while on their way to Europe
At least 44 people, including children, died after vehicle en route to Libya broke down in Niger.
One person every second was forced to flee their home in 2016
At least 31.1 million people became internally displaced last year due to conflicts and natural disasters.
Refugee in Germany jailed for 11 years for the rape of two students
Angela Merkel stressed that it was an isolated case.
Jewish group says Pope shouldn't compare refugee centres to 'concentration camps'
The Pope was criticised for the comparison between the refugee centres and the death camps.
Russia mobilising troops and artillery along North Korea border amid fears of an all-out war
China has also sent 150,000 troops to its border with North Korea in the past few days.
Mosul girls who fled Islamic State find confidence with football: 'It's not just for men'
They gathered in the Kurdish town of Koya for the match.
Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith on why artists like Beyonce should talk politics
IBTimes UK exclusive: Smith explains why he feels a responsibility to address world issues.
Germany launches crackdown on foreign child marriages
There was an increase in the number of child spouses recorded in Germany in the wake of the refugee crisis.
Bourges: Migrants in the middle as left and right face off
The streets of this 13th century city have seen fierce battles between Le Pen supporters and anti-fascists over the arrival of refugees from Calais.
Four-day-old baby among 480 migrants rescued from Mediterranean
The baby was on one of two boats seen drifting off the coast of north Africa.
Ofcom investigate Nigel Farage for saying Sweden's Malmo is 'rape capital of Europe'
Former Ukip leader's comments prompted nine complaints from listeners.
Angelina Jolie branded 'shameless' by angry fans as she goes braless to meet Archbishop of Canterbury
The UNHR special envoy met the Anglican leader to discuss issues of sexual violence and the refugee crisis.
Germany to use speech recognition software to trace origin of refugees seeking asylum
The trials will begin in the next two weeks, with full deployment expected by 2018.
German far-right AfD party accused of spreading fake news over Sweden 'travel warning'
The party falsely claimed that a serious travel warning over the terror threat was issued.
Vienna: Eight Iraqis jailed for New Year's Eve gang rape of German woman
The men were sentenced to between nine and 13 years in prison.