The German opposition is criticising a plan by the EU to return refugees to Libya. Thousands of Muslim refugees and visa holders are headed to the US after the judiciary lifted a ban enforced by President Donald Trump last week. This and more in today's news summary.
- German opposition slams the proposed EU refugee strategy : Germany's Left and Green parties have blasted a plan to return migrants to Libya. The criticism comes as EU foreign ministers meet to discuss the scheme in Brussels. Click here to read more.
- Syrian refugee takes Facebook to court in Germany: A Syrian refugee in Germany - famous for a selfie he took with Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2015 - is taking Facebook to court. His motive is to stop the circulation of fake news posts showing his face. Click here to read more.
- Refugees, visa holders head for the US after court decision: People from seven nations banned by President Donald Trump are racing to travel to the US after an appeals court rejected the government's motion to uphold the prohibition. However, the legal battles will continue. Click here to read more.
- An advertisement about German immigrant that was aired during the Super Bowl stirs controversy: Budweiser's spot about its German immigrant founders has been decried by Trump supporters as being too political. Others, however, have praised the brewer for its message at a time of divisive immigration rhetoric. Click here to read more.
- Some 1,600 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean in two days: More migrants attempting to reach Europe by crossing the Mediterranean have been taken aboard rescue ships, aid organizations said. The rescues come as EU leaders adopt controversial measures in cooperation with Libya. Click here to read more.
Compiled by: Manasi Gopalakrishnan