Al Jazeera: 'One million refugees' may arrive in Germany this year
Vice chancellor says forecast of 800,000 may have been an underestimate as people continue to cross Mediterranean.
One million people may arrive in Germany seeking refugee status this year, up from the record 800,000 arrivals its government had earlier predicted, vice chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said.
"There are many signs that Germany this year will take in not 800,000 refugees, as forecast by the interior ministry, but one million," he wrote to members of his centre-left Social Democratic party on Monday.
Germany on Sunday reintroduced identity checks on people travelling within the passport-free Schengen zone, essentially reversing its open-door policy for Syrians.
MIDDLE EAST
Two car bombs kill at least 20 people in eastern Syria: state TV.
Turkey lifts new curfew in restive Kurdish city of Cizre. Turkish forces clash with militants in southeast city under curfew.
Yemen government shuns talks, begins major military push.
Yemen conflict: Five Saudi soldiers killed on border.
Renewed clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
David Cameron meets refugees in Lebanon camp.
Benjamin Netanyahu to visit White House in November.
Saudi court confirms Eid on September 24.
ASIA
Malcolm Turnbull ousts Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Australia PM Tony Abbott ousted by Malcolm Turnbull.
Afghan Taliban storm Ghazni prison, freeing hundreds. Taliban militants kill police, free hundreds of inmates in Afghan prison raid, officials say.
China plans meeting in bid to revive stalled North Korea nuclear talks.
China issues blueprint for state industry overhaul.
U.S., China conclude cybersecurity discussions.
Poll show majority of Japanese oppose security bills as vote looms.
Thailand says key bomb suspect in Turkey, three held in Malaysia.
AFRICA
Rival Libyan groups agree to share power.
Mexican tourists killed by Egyptian security forces.
Egypt military says two soldiers, 64 militants killed in Sinai.
At least 7 killed in twin bomb attacks in North Cameroon.
Gunmen kill military police officer in central Mali.
Guinea's Conde favorite to win second term as opposition divided.
Leading Congo opposition party breaks off talks with Kabila.
South Sudan rebels, government to attend special UN summit.
EUROPE
EU backs military action against Med people smugglers.
Germany increases migrant forecast to 1m.
Germany says still taking in refugees despite border controls.
Austria and Slovakia follow Germany in introducing stricter border controls.
Migrant crisis: Austria to deploy troops.
Opposition loss all but official in Russian regional elections. Opposition party led by former PM Kasyanov loses regional polls.
Protesters in Moldova begin picketing state institutions.
EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis.
AMERICAS
Colombia says Venezuela military planes violated airspace. Colombia to protest Venezuela for military flyover.
Cuba detains dissidents ahead of Pope Francis visit.
Last chance for Brazil's Rousseff to save mandate: newspaper.
Obama calls out China over cyberattacks.
Obama: Russia's support for Assad 'a big mistake'.
America's city rankings set for Texas-sized shake up; Houston to edge past Chicago.
Gang leaders in El Salvador testing limits of their power in L.A., rest of U.S..
U.S. drops to 16th on 'economic freedom' list, behind Canada, Chile.
Wildfires rage in drought-hit California.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda head calls for lone wolf attacks on US.
Taking in Syria refugees heightens risk of terrorism: US lawmaker.
Taliban's Mullah Omar died of natural causes in Afghanistan, son says.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Sales of new iPhones on pace to beat last year's record.
German finance minister Schaeuble warns of global market bubble.
Uncertainty about possible US interest rate hike grows.
US sold reserves bottom out as Europe's banks seek financial independence.
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