The remains found earlier this week are believed to be of people from Senegal and Mauritania who were trying to reach the Canary Islands. At least one of the deceased is thought to be about 18 years old.
A police and anti-mafia investigation in Umbria has uncovered a gang accused of forging documents in order to obtain residency permits. Authorities say an Egyptian businessperson was behind the scheme, which enabled some people to b1
At least 118 migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean in flimsy boats have been rescued by humanitarian organizations in the past few days. The sea crossing remains one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world.
Thousands of people poured onto the streets of London, Birmingham, Liverpool and other British cities to counter anti-immigration rallies planned across the UK. Thousands of police officers are keeping watch.
Four young men have been arrested in Germany in connection with the death of Somali asylum seeker Abdi Raage in the Netherlands last month. The 23-year-old died after being attacked on the street in Den Haag.