Daily Mail: Austria to put temporary controls on Hungarian border at midnight - and says it could put similar curbs on boundaries with Slovenia, Italy and Slovakia if that doesn't stop flow of migrants
* 9,000 migrants entered Hungary in one day before the country launched a tough crackdown at its border with Serbia
* Police and soldiers have arrested dozens of Syrian, Iraqi and Afghan migrants after strict new rules came into effect
* Serbian government calls for the restrictions to be lifted as Hungary declares state of emergency in two counties
* Germany has said today that it approves of cutting EU funds to member states that refuse to accept migrant quotas
Austria has said it will put temporary controls on the Hungarian border at midnight as the country struggles to cope with a backlog of thousands of refugees trying to reach Germany.
It said it could put similar curbs on its boundaries with Slovenia, Italy and Slovakia if that fails to stem the flow of migrants.
Austrian Police said the two main train stations in Vienna are overflowing with refugees as thousands rushed through Hungary ahead of a deadline that saw it close its border with Serbia.
Earlier today, furious Serbian officials have hit out at Hungary and the rest of Europe after insisting their country is 'not a concentration camp' for migrants.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S. reports 18 air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Kerry seeks Syria answers in new call with Russian FM.
IS making 'significant progress' in Syria's Aleppo region: France.
Syrian refugee count nears 2 million in Turkey, down in Iraq, Lebanon.
Yemeni officials say Shiite rebels advance in western city.
Saudi-led strikes kill at least 54 Yemenis: Houthi-run agency.
Turkey on the verge of civil war, says Kurdish leader.
Rouhani's nuclear dividend to feature in Iranian elections.
Iran says wants China's help to resolve Middle East tensions.
Iran: IAEA chief to visit Tehran this week.
Seven sentenced to death over Kuwait mosque bombing.
Israeli police storm Al-Aqsa Mosque for a third day. Palestinians, Israeli police clash at Jerusalem shrine for third day.
Turkey targets Dogan media 'terror propaganda'.
ASIA
Thai junta frees journalist, politicians critical of regime.
Pakistan army: India fire kills Pakistani soldier in Kashmir.
North Korea announces restart of nuclear reactor. N.Korea says it has restarted nuclear bomb fuel plants.
North Korea says it's ready for new long-range rocket launches.
Sri Lanka, India commit to deeper ties.
Suu Kyi party manifesto pledges 'dignified' Myanmar military role.
Thai police say Uighur trafficking ring behind Bangkok bombing.
Australia's new PM takes lead of divided, unloved government.
Japan pledges maritime security aid to Vietnam.
Southeast Asia wheezes in haze, Indonesia cracks down on land burning.
AFRICA
Libyan government recalls its team from talks in Morocco. Libya peace talks hit snag over proposed deal amendments.
17 UN personnel accused of sex abuse in C. African Republic.
Zimbabwe’s 91-year-old president just delivered the wrong speech to parliament.
Eleven militants killed by Egyptian military in northern Sinai.
President urges South Sudanese to unite to implement peace deal.
Congo opposition protesters accuse Kabila of power grab.
France pledges military equipment, intelligence support for Nigeria.
Nigeria anti-corruption drive set to trigger huge bank outflows.
Illegal fishing off Somalia 'risks return of piracy'.
Panel calls for Burkina Faso Presidential Guard to be disbanded.
EUROPE
A record 156,000 migrants entered EU in August: border agency Frontex.
Europe migrant crisis: Hungary seals border as EU fails to agree on quotas.
A state of emergency in Hungary.
Austria says army will help impose tougher border checks.
Germany, Austria seek EU summit next week on refugees.
'22 dead' after Greece-bound migrant boat sinks off Turkey.
Ukraine wants Western weaponry if Minsk deal fails: official.
Ukraine ends aircraft cooperation with Russia.
Putin: ISIS has designs on Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, endangers Europe & Russia.
Vladimir Putin has not phoned Elton John, says Kremlin.
As war wanes, Ukraine faced with new battle against corruption.
AMERICAS
U.S., Russian top diplomats talk amid Syria buildup.
White House says Obama will raise cyber concern with China's Xi.
Mexico wants answers from Egypt after 8 tourists killed.
Cuba's Castro to travel to New York for U.N. General Assembly.
Colombia accuses Venezuela of new airspace violation.
Venezuela's president urges OPEC to call heads of state summit.
Brazil announces $17bn in taxes and spending cuts to combat recession.
Venezuelans turn to homemade products as shortages drag on.
Pope to deliver most speeches in U.S. trip in Spanish.
Property toll from Northern California wildfire grows to 585 homes.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
White House urges 'constructive engagement' by Russia to fight Islamic State.
Terror fears as Iran frees Al Qaeda members.
Isis in Libya: New leader of Islamic State in Sirte – Abul-Mughirah al-Qahtani – steps out from the shadows.
The secret sex life of one of al Qaeda’s most fearsome members.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google found guilty of abusing position in Russia.
YouTube ‘Dancing Baby’ copyright ruling sets fair use guideline.
Oil edges further above $46, weak Asian outlook weighs.
Macau is getting rocked by reports of a $258 million casino heist.
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