A chemical attack that killed over 70 people in Northwest Syria has provoked outrage from the international community. Over 160 Gambian migrants have been released from a detention camp in Libya and at least 31 people have been killed in terrorist attacks in Tikrit, Iraq. All this and more in today's roundup.
Suspected chemical attack in Syria prompts international outrage: A chemical attack in Syria, which killed dozens, has prompted an emergency UN Security Council meeting. World leaders blame President Bashar al-Assad's government for the country's deadliest chemical attack in years. Click here to read more.
Italy backs tribal border patrol in Libya to slow migration. Italy announced Sunday that it had reached an accord with dozens of tribes from southern Libya aimed at securing the country’s southern border and slowing the flow of migrants across the Mediterranean toward Europe. Click here to read more.
Back to Gambia: They cross the Sahara, reach Libya and then end up in a detention camp instead of on a boat to Europe. The International Organization for Migration helped release over 160 young Gambians and bring them home. Watch a video here.
Dozens killed in Tikrit attacks bearing 'Islamic State' hallmarks: At least 31 people have died in a string of attacks in northern Iraq, which a local official said were carried out by the "Islamic State." There are signs of IS returning to insurgency tactics as it loses territory. Click here to read more.
Green party outlines 'talent card' immigration plan: Does Germany need immigration laws? Who should be allowed to move to the country? In this year's election campaign, this issue will be addressed by every major political party. The Greens just outlined their plans. Click here to read more.
Italy backs tribal border patrol in Libya to slow migration. Italy announced Sunday that it had reached an accord with dozens of tribes from southern Libya aimed at securing the country’s southern border and slowing the flow of migrants across the Mediterranean toward Europe. Click here to read more.
Back to Gambia: They cross the Sahara, reach Libya and then end up in a detention camp instead of on a boat to Europe. The International Organization for Migration helped release over 160 young Gambians and bring them home. Watch a video here.
Dozens killed in Tikrit attacks bearing 'Islamic State' hallmarks: At least 31 people have died in a string of attacks in northern Iraq, which a local official said were carried out by the "Islamic State." There are signs of IS returning to insurgency tactics as it loses territory. Click here to read more.
Green party outlines 'talent card' immigration plan: Does Germany need immigration laws? Who should be allowed to move to the country? In this year's election campaign, this issue will be addressed by every major political party. The Greens just outlined their plans. Click here to read more.