4,500 people rescued in Mediterranean: Italy coastguard
About 4,500 migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday, the Italian coastguard said, adding that the body of one person had been recovered.
Jun 23, 2016, 22:27 PM IST
As Britain braces for Brexit vote, EU warns 'out is out'; opinion polls put 'Leave' and 'Remain' camps neck and neck
If Britons do vote in favour of Brexit, Britain would become the first nation to exit the European Union bloc in its 60-year history.
Jun 23, 2016, 00:23 AM IST
Brits of France`s `Dordogneshire` fret over Brexit
Dordogne has long been a magnet for British pensioners, and the 13th-century bastide town of Eymet is host to some 200 families from across the Channel.
Jun 21, 2016, 09:32 AM IST
Which way forward? Europe divided on post-Brexit path
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the bloc would have to learn lessons not only from events in Britain but from the rest of Europe.
Jun 21, 2016, 09:16 AM IST
Afghan refugees already `forgotten` before migrant crisis: UN
Displaced Afghans had already been "forgotten" by the international community before they began arriving in Europe en masse last year, UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said on Saturday in Iran.
Jun 18, 2016, 23:04 PM IST
ISIS wants to attack Europe with nuclear weapons, says think-tank
After carrying out numerous chemical weapons attacks in Syria, the Islamic State now wants to strike Europe with a 'dirty nuclear bomb', a leading international think-tank on proliferation has said.
Jun 10, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
People-smuggling ''kingpin'' extradited to Italy
An Eritrean man believed to be responsible for smuggling migrants from Africa to Europe has been extradited to Italy.
Jun 08, 2016, 17:57 PM IST
Migrant deaths in Mediterranean `hit 10,000`
Brussels has been seeking ways to clamp down on the Africa route after a deal with Ankara in March slashed numbers trying to cross from Turkey.
Jun 08, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
Migrant deaths in Med top 10,000 since 2014: UN
More than 10,000 people have died attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe since 2014, the United Nations said Tuesday.
Jun 07, 2016, 17:13 PM IST
EU court rules illegal migrants cannot be jailed
EU countries cannot imprison illegal migrants just for crossing borders inside the passport-free Schengen area, the bloc`s top court ruled Tuesday, in a new blow to efforts to crack down on the migration crisis.
Jun 07, 2016, 17:05 PM IST
Barack Obama to visit Poland, Spain in his last trip to Europe
During his nearly eight years in office, Obama has at times had difficult relationships with America`s oldest allies in Europe.
Jun 07, 2016, 14:22 PM IST
Barack Obama to make last trip to Europe
The White House said that Barack Obama will travel to Warsaw on July 7-9 for "his fifth and final summit with NATO leaders" and then to Spain.
Jun 06, 2016, 20:26 PM IST
At least 700 people on board capsized boat off Greece
A boat carrying hundreds of migrants has capsized off the Greek island of Crete and a major rescue operation is underway, the Greek coastguard said Friday.
Jun 03, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
France and Germany battle deadly floods; toll reaches nine
Rescue workers have responded to around 10,000 calls and evacuated more than 5,000 people since the deluge began at the weekend.
Jun 02, 2016, 17:17 PM IST
US issues travel warning, alerts Americans to risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning alerting Americans to risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centres and transportation.
Jun 01, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
US warns of possible Europe attacks, no specific threat
The United States warned its citizens on Tuesday of possible summer terrorist attacks in Europe, saying targets could include the European soccer championship in France, although a State Department official said there was no specific threat information.
Jun 01, 2016, 01:57 AM IST
DJ Afrojack is coming to 'Rock the house' in 'Tomorrowland 2016'! Details inside
The young and happening crowd pump up your energy, as 'Tomorrowland' 2016 will take place in Belgium, Europe. Renowned DJ Afrojack has confirmed his presence on the biggest music festival in the world!
May 30, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Up to 700 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean this week: UN
Up to 700 migrants are feared to have drowned in deadly shipwrecks off the coast of Libya this week, the UN`s refugee agency said Sunday, citing survivor testimony.
May 29, 2016, 15:53 PM IST
More than 2,000 boat migrants rescued off Italy, 45 dead
It is not known how many people had been on board the boat before it began to deflate.
May 28, 2016, 03:30 AM IST
Middle East refugees help Europe prosecute war crimes
European authorities are seeking testimony from some of the hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing Middle East violence as they try to build war crimes cases linked to the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
May 27, 2016, 15:09 PM IST
