Page 3 - Refugee Crisis

Angela Merkel 'on right side of history' over pro-refugee stance: Barack Obama

Obama lauded Merkel for taking "very tough politics not just to express a humanitarian concern but also a practical concern"

Italy rescues 1,850 migrants in Strait of Sicily

According to UN refugee agency data at the end of March, some 17,500 people have arrived in Italy since the start of the year

Jordon to get $100 million from World Bank to create 100,000 jobs

The long-term loan, almost interest free, is part of an attempt by the international community to improve conditions for refugees in overburdened regional host countries

European refugee crisis a 'global' challenge: John Kerry

The EU is reeling under the flow of hundreds of thousands of refugees from Middle East, Africa and Syria

EU can't let Greece plunge into 'chaos' in refugee crisis: Angela Merkel

Merkel criticised the move by several Balkan countries to introduce border controls, creating a bottleneck in Greece

Austria launches daily cap on refugees despite EU anger

a maximum of 80 migrants per day are being allowed to claim asylum in the country