Refugees and migrants approach Greece's border with Macedonia, near the Greek village of Idomeni, September 8, 2015. REUTERS/YANNIS BEHRAKIS
Reuters: U.N. says 850,000 to cross sea to Europe in 2015 and 2016
At least 850,000 people are expected to cross the Mediterranean seeking refuge in Europe this year and next, the United Nations said on Tuesday, giving estimates that already look conservative.
The U.N. refugee agency UNHCR called for more cohesive asylum policies to deal with the growing numbers.
Many are refugees from Syria, driven to make the voyage by intensified fighting there and worsening conditions for refugees in surrounding countries due to funding shortfalls in aid programs, UNHCR said.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S., allies conduct 19 air strikes in Syria and Iraq: military.
Air war rages over Syria and Iraq.
German intelligence confirms Isis used mustard gas in Iraq, says news report.
ISIS captured Assad's last oil field in Syria, activists say.
Report: Syria, Russia revive 'Friendship' Treaty.
Iraq's deputy justice minister kidnapped in Baghdad.
Iran Minister criticizes calls for ouster of Syria's Assad.
Iran 'ready' to talk to US and Saudi Arabia about Syria.
Gulf states stiffen determination in wake of troop deaths in Yemen.
Twenty Indians killed in Yemen as more foreign troops reported arriving.
Police officers killed in bus attack in Turkey's east. Turkey strikes PKK in northern Iraq as police bus is bombed.
'Unprecedented' sandstorm envelops Lebanon and Syria.
More than 107,000 sign UK petition for arrest of Netanyahu.
ASIA
Tajikistan charges renegade general with high treason: agencies.
Pakistani forces believe they have killed top Baluch rebel leader.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe secures new term as ruling party chief.
North, South Korea agree to hold family reunions in October: South.
Suu Kyi urges international monitoring of Myanmar vote.
China marks Tibet anniversary with rallying cry against Dalai Lama.
Chinese army, police warned of long fight against Tibet separatists.
Beijing air pollution levels skyrocket after massive military parade.
Mystery fireball lights up sky over Bangkok.
AFRICA
U.S. warns of possible attack in South Africa targeting Americans.
'Military gaining ground' against Boko Haram: Nigeria's Buhari.
S. Sudan rebels to ratify peace deal Tuesday.
South Sudan government calls for international support amid repeated ceasefire violations.
Two main Libyan militias are maintaining a truce to battle Islamic State.
Algeria, Niger & Chad urge Libya to establish national unity govt.
Opposition says Uganda government trains militias to harass them.
Somalia needs army help, investment to fight Islamists: minister.
Mali's army dismantles Islamist cell in the capital.
Burundi opposition spokesman Patrice Gahungu killed.
Polio resurfaces in Mali from Ebola-hit Guinea, WHO says.
EUROPE
U.N. says 850,000 to cross sea to Europe in 2015 and 2016.
Germany says it could take 500,000 refugees a year. Migrant crisis: Germany 'can take 500,000 asylum-seekers a year'.
Lesbos 'on verge of explosion' as refugees crowd Greek island.
Viktor Orban, Hungary’s prime minister, wants to speed up border fence construction. Hungarian police struggle with refugee influx.
France: Taking all refugees would be victory for IS.
French President urges four-way talks on Ukraine peace deal. Ukraine conflict: France hopes to end Russia sanctions.
ICC gets wider scope to probe possible war crimes in Ukraine.
East Ukraine rebels arrest leader amid infighting.
Bulgaria denies airspace use for Russian supply flights to Syria.
Russia asks Bulgaria to explain closure of airspace for Syria flights.
IMF chief says 'extremely encouraged' by Ukraine reforms. Russia will question Ukraine's IMF program if bond not paid.
Putin orders Russian military maneuvers amid tension with West over Ukraine.
Azerbaijan starts war games as Armenia tension escalates.
Moldovan President won't resign amid protests, corruption allegations.
Pope radically reforms Catholic church’s marriage annulment process.
As Pope visit nears, U.S. Catholic Church faces financial strain.
AMERICAS
Obama musters key 41 Senate votes for Iran nuclear deal.
As Europe handles waves of Syrian refugees, U.S. is slow to help.
Obama weighs options on Syrian refugee crisis.
Venezuela continues closing border crossings with Colombia.
Mass deportations fuel tension along Venezuela-Colombia border.
Mexico charges four with helping drug lord `El Chapo` flee. 'El Chapo' Guzman escape: Mexican prison officials charged.
Police in Colombia and Mexico seize two tonnes of cocaine after it was dyed black and disguised as chemical for print cartridges.
Opposition party wins elections in Trinidad and Tobago.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
EU strikes data-sharing deal with U.S. for security, terrorism cases.
Jihadi John on 'kill list' of British ISIS fighters in Syria as ministers threaten more targeted drone strikes to take out terrorists.
ISIS release beheading video claiming to be filmed in Afghanistan.
UK prepared to carry out more drone strikes against British jihadis, says Fallon.
The Christian militia taking on Islamic State in Iraq.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global recovery faces hurdles as economic overhauls stall.
New establishment list 2015.
Apple and other Tech companies tangle with U.S. over data access.
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