Refugees and migrants disembark from the passenger ship 'Tera Jet', following their trip from the island of Lesbos to the port of Piraeus, near Athens, Greece September 1, 2015. REUTERS/ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS
A ship bringing about 1,800 migrants and refugees from an eastern Greek island to the port of Piraeus arrived on Tuesday night, the Greek coastguard said.
Greece has seen a spike in the number of refugees and migrants arriving on the islands by rubber dinghies via nearby Turkey this summer, with aid agencies estimating about 2,000 crossing over daily last month.
After a hiatus of a few days last week, Greek authorities on Saturday resumed carrying the refugees - mostly from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan - to the mainland by ship from the islands of Kos, Lesbos, Samos, Symi and Agathonissi.
Many then carry on their journeys across mainland Europe.
MIDDLE EAST
Islamic State battles Syrian rebel forces in Damascus.
Isil 'launch second chemical attack in Syrian town' say doctors.
Shots fired from IS-controlled territory in Syria kills Turkish soldier.
Isis is systematically destroying Palmyra, top antiquities official says.
Map: There are 10 world heritage sites in Iraq and Syria. Nine are in danger.
Riot police clear protesters occupying Beirut ministry.
Friendly fire from Saudi-led coalition kills seven in Yemen: tribal sources.
Iran vows to violate UN restrictions on ballistic missiles.
ASIA
U.S. drone kills six suspected militants in Pakistan.
Afghan president calls for 'holy war' against corruption.
Fresh factory data confirms slowdown in China's economy.
China's military parade draws Russian president, but few other major world leaders.
Karimov says no foreign military bases In Uzbekistan.
Nepal police kill protesters amid political unrest.
Bangkok bomb: Second foreign suspect arrested.
New Zealand's new flag: final four designs announced.
AFRICA
Somalia attack: Al-Shabab attacks African Union Janale base.
Nigeria military claims recapture of key town from Boko Haram.
Nigeria to start using drones to fight oil theft.
Libya's official government bans Yemenis, Iranians, Pakistanis from entry.
Two Malian soldiers killed at checkpoint in Timbuktu.
Congolese child soldiers to give evidence against ‘warlord’ Bosco Ntaganda at The Hague.
New Ebola death confirmed in Sierra Leone.
South Africa lawmakers reject bid to impeach Zuma over Bashir saga.
EUROPE
EU faces migrant crisis of 'biblical proportions' as Germany registers 3,500 new refugees in just one day.
Migrants stranded as Hungary bars them from rail station.
Two more Ukrainian guardsmen die from injuries after Kiev clashes.
Ukraine's Radical Party quits government in protest over decentralization bill.
Russian security chief says hotbeds of tension emerge near Russia's border — official.
Putin says dump dollar.
Greece's Syriza party lead shrinks further in election race: poll.
Pope Francis tells priests to pardon women who have abortions.
AMERICAS
Obama nearing deal with Congress over Iran. Iran nuclear deal poised to go ahead after key Democratic votes secured.
Hillary Clinton may have broken US secrecy rules with emails from Tony Blair and Downing Street.
Canada officially in recession in first half of 2015.
Canada files charges against Syrian officer in CIA rendition case.
Guatemala's Congress strips President Perez' immunity amid graft scandal.
Brazil police charge former top Lula aide for four crimes.
August heat: 6 cops shot, 103 people killed by police in US.
US murder rate sees sharp increase in 2015.
US Olympic committee picks Los Angeles for 2024 bid.
Venezuela prison fire: Tocuyito blaze kills 17.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US launches secret drone war against Islamic State in Syria.
Former CIA director Petraeus wants to use Al-Qaeda to fight ISIS – report.
US open to Russian involvement in Anti-ISIL coalition.
Pentagon team to assess South Carolina site for Gitmo detainees.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. turbulence returns as weak China data magnifies fear.
Google reveals new logo for mobile world.
Oil retreats more than $5 on weak data, eroding 25 percent rally.
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