UN: Death toll among refugees crossing Mediterranean is highest ever
The U.N. refugee agency estimates nearly 4,200 people have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea since Alan Kurdi’s
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Parliament in Macedonia votes in interim government
Parliament in the Republic of Macedonia has given the green light to the interim government, which is the second one
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Kosovo postpones debate on Montenegro border deal
Kosovo’s government on Thursday withdrew a controversial draft law on a border deal with Montenegro, saying a vote on the
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Serbia says it will remain neutral on Bosnian Serb referendum
Serbia has declared it will maintain a neutral position toward the controversial Bosnian Serb referendum that has challenged the international
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Four parties in political agreement on Macedonia’s December 11 election
The leaders of the four main political parties in the Republic of Macedonia have commented on the agreement reached on the
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US warns citizens of terrorist threats in Turkey
The U.S. State Department is continuing to warn U.S. citizens of an increased threat from terrorist groups throughout Turkey. In
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Frontex announces stress tests for Europe’s external borders
The director of Frontex, Fabrice Leggeri, plans to introduce a stress test on the external borders of Europe of a
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Terrorism, Brexit pose daunting challenges for EU summit
As the 27-member European Union wakes up from its long August recess next week, thoughts are turning to what will
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UNHCR worries EU-Turkey refugee deal could unravel
The U.N. refugee agency has expressed concern that the agreement between the European Union and Turkey to curb the flow
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