Reuters: Hungary police prise migrants from train tracks; dead boy's image shocks Europe
Migrants forced from a train threw themselves onto railway lines and scuffled with helmeted riot police in Hungary on Thursday as politicians across Europe struggled to respond to public opinion appalled by images of a drowned 3-year-old boy.
France said European countries must be required to accept their share of refugees, proposing what would potentially be the biggest change to the continent's asylum rules since World War Two.
Europe's worst refugee crisis since the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s has strained the European Union's asylum system to breaking point, dividing its 28 nations and feeding the rise of right-wing populists.
MIDDLE EAST
IS retakes part of Iraqi town of Baiji: Pentagon.
Pentagon confirms Islamic State use of chemical arms.
Head of UN panel on Syria calls IS 'desperate'.
Kerry confident regional powers will send troops to Syria.
Iran's Khamenei backs parliamentary vote on nuclear deal with powers: state TV.
Obama to reassure Saudi King on Iran.
Middle East wars deprive 13m children of education - UN.
ASIA
'Militants' killed in Kashmir battle.
Pakistan, Afghanistan weigh resumption of Taliban talks.
Pakistani official to urge Afghans to stop blame for attacks.
China, Vietnam agree to ‘properly handle’ disputes.
Boat 'carrying 70 migrants' sinks off Malaysia.
Australia's Tony Abbott says decision on joining air strikes in Syria will be made 'next week'.
Sri Lanka names first Tamil opposition chief in decades.
France says wing part found on Reunion island definitely from MH370.
AFRICA
Boko Haram crisis: Cameroon blasts kill 19. Two suicide bombings kill at least 30 in north Cameroon.
7 suspected in Mali attacks arrested in Ivory Coast.
Special Report: In Egypt, jailed Islamists 'dying of neglect'.
DRC measles epidemic must be halted within 60 days: MSF.
Liberia declared Ebola-free again.
French soldier in Central African Republic accused of sexual abuse: U.N.
South Africa's Johannesburg tops Africa millionaires list.
EUROPE
Hungary's leader to migrants: ‘Please don't come.’. Migrants refuse to leave train near Hungary camp.
Hungary to deploy military to 'defend' border from migrants: PM.
Immigration into Germany in 2014 at highest level for two decades.
Half of Germans worried by refugee crisis: survey.
Ukraine Russia conflict: Russian threat will last decades, Ukrainian President Poroshenko says.
Street violence in Kiev dims prospects for peace effort in Ukraine's east.
Greek leftists put on brave face as poll shows conservatives pulling ahead.
ECB cuts growth and inflation outlook.
AMERICAS
Iran nuclear deal poised to go ahead after key Democratic votes secured.
Guatemala's President Otto Perez Molina resigns.
Brazil indigenous leader's killing raises tension.
Mexico's president admits 'difficult' year has shaken confidence in government.
Venezuela announces $5 billion Chinese loan for oil sector.
Brazil's stock market may be eclipsed by Mexico's.
Canadian government under fire in case of drowned Syrian toddler.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terrorist threat level in Russia in decline - security chief.
Pentagon eyes more potential sites for Guantánamo detainees.
Civilian deaths claimed in 71 US-led airstrikes on Isis.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China poses threat to global growth, IMF warns.
Shell President: ‘Oil will be required for a long time’.
Earth's trees number 'three trillion'.
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