Spain: 46 migrants rescued off Gran Canaria
Another group of mainly sub-Saharan migrants has been saved off the Canary Islands. The number of sea arrivals has risen once again and Spanish rescue officials are working around the clock.
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Afghanistan: Warning issued to avoid Kabul airport
People in Afghanistan are being warned to stay away from Kabul airport because of a "high threat" of terrorist attacks. Thousands have continued to gather at the airport gates in spite of the danger.
Migrants arriving from Libya: Many say they were beaten, tortured
A nurse specialized in tropical diseases and working for MSF on Lampedusa said that many migrants who had departed from the Libyan coast claim "to have been beaten and tortured in the centers where they were detained prior to leavin1
Austrians debate whether to accept Afghan refugees
Austria's head of state says the EU should offer shelter to more Afghan refugees. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is against it. Political debates in Brussels and Berlin reflect the same friction.
Afghan refugee who fled 25 years ago aims for doctorate in physics
This is the story of Saeed Azizi, who left Afghanistan 25 years ago. Now facing an uncertain future in Italy, he is hoping to do a PhD in physics and continue his research career in Europe.