Stand off: Macedonian soldiers try to keep migrants and refugees under control before they cross the border line from Greece into Macedonia
* At least 7,000 people, including parents with young children, braved downpours to cross Greece's northern border
* Macedonia now considering building Hungarian-style border fence to stem rising influx of refugees from the south
* Hundreds of migrants also poured into Hungary, slipping through its flimsy border fence at night to avoid police
* Leaders of the UN refugee agency warned Hungary faces bigger wave of 42,000 asylum seekers in the next 10 days
* Around 3,700 migrants poured across the border from Hungary into Austria today as they try to reach Germany
Torrential rain has turned the Macedonian border into a sea of mud – the latest trial facing migrants on the 1,000-mile trek into Europe.
At least 7,000 people, including many parents lugging young children, braved downpours and scuffles with police to cross Greece's northern border into Macedonia.
Greek border police said it as the largest single wave of refugees they had seen so far.
Despite wrapping themselves up in garbage bags of every kind, the migrants were soaked to the skin, their trainers caked with mud and hats dripping with rain.
MIDDLE EAST
Islamic State militants advance on key Syrian military base. Islamic State attacks Syrian air base in east, dozens reported killed.
Qaeda in Syria killed at least 56 troops in base seizure.
Russia raises stakes on Syria ahead of U.N. meeting in New York.
Saudi-led air raids hit bases, Houthi leaders' houses in Yemeni capital.
Arab coalition navy inspections paralyse Yemen food shipments.
Turkish forces stop pro-Kurdish MPs on protest march to Cizre.
Turkey pro-Kurdish party warns of 'civil war'.
Netanyahu urges action to stop Middle East 'disintegrating'.
ASIA
China to hold live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait.
UN envoy calls on Seoul to keep pressure on Kim regime.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls on supporters to vote for 'real change'.
Azerbaijan offers greater support to Afghanistan.
Afghanistan probes 'poisoning' of 600 Herat schoolgirls.
China insists growth target will be met despite slump. China's Li: Economy facing 'difficulties' but no 'hard landing'.
Japan floods: City of Joso hit by 'unprecedented' rain.
AFRICA
Boko Haram camps 'wiped out' in northeast Nigeria, military says.
Boko Haram violence increasing hunger, malnutrition in region.
Grenade attacks kill two in Central African Republic capital.
Cameroon to pay soldiers protesting for payment.
Guinea-Bissau's 'unconstitutional' PM Baciro Dja resigns.
Pope adds Kenya, scene of attacks on Christians, to Africa trip.
Homo naledi: New species of human ancestor discovered in South Africa.
EUROPE
Record number of refugees enter Hungary amid border crackdown fears.
Merkel seeking to speed up asylum process as thousands arrive.
Refugee crisis: Austria halts train service with Hungary due to 'massive overburdening'.
Hollande, Merkel, Putin, Poroshenko to hold summit on Ukraine.
Ukraine closes air space for Russian planes en route to Syria.
Ukraine, Slovakia condemn Russian gas pipeline project.
Moldova’s ex-president blames EU for current crisis in his country.
Serbia prosecutors charge 8 in Srebrenica massacre.
AMERICAS
Latin America joins effort to stem refugee crisis.
Amid ‘disaster of Biblical proportions,’ U.S. administration reportedly to accept 5,000 more refugees.
One in five U.S. voters say immigration stance critical to vote.
Secretary of State Kerry in talks with Venezuela counterpart.
Brazil has debt rating cut to 'junk' status as problems mount. Brazil's credit rating cut to 'junk'.
Lula throws weight Behind Scioli's bid for Argentina Presidency.
Oil giants derail California bill to reduce gasoline use by 50%.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Dead toddler Alyan Kurdi’s image used in ISIS propaganda magazine.
Taliban leader Dadullah joins Afghanistan’s ISIL.
Ex-British serviceman: A British ‘kill list’ does exist. We used it in Afghanistan.
Islamic State running prisons inside Afghanistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Market attention shifts to US Fed rates in September.
Americans will bet billions illegally during NFL season, group says.
U.S. to focus more on executives, not just companies, in criminal cases.
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