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Mexico

Senior US officials get a frosty reception in fiery Mexico

Donald Trump said it would be a tough trip. And it was.A group of senior US officials have been given a frosty reception in Mexico due to a controversy brewing over the deportations of undocumented m

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: UK sees EU migration fall

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Mexico

Tillerson arrives in Mexico on "mission impossible"

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has arrived in Mexico on what analysts see as a “mission impossible”.

Mexico

Diplomatic “Mission Impossible” for Tillerson in Mexico

The new US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Mexico on Wednesday to try to stop the continuing deterioration of US-Mexican relations.

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World News

Amnesty International: 2016 was a year of hate, violence and oppression

Amnesty International has documented 2016 as a year of hate, violence and oppression, a year of palpable contempt for the suffering of fellow humans.

USA

Trump issues guidelines to speed up removal of illegal immigrants

The administration of US President Donald Trump has issued new tough guidelines that expand the number of immigrants targeted for deportation and speed up the process for their…

Libya

Bodies of at least 74 migrants found off Libya coast

The bodies of 74 migrants are found by volunteers off the coast of northern Libya

USA

Donald Trump's rocky first month

It has been a turbulent month since Donald Trump took charge as the 45th US President on the 20th January.

Spain

Huge pro-refugee protest in Barcelona

On Saturday around 160,000 people took to the streets of Barcelona in protest at how many refugees Spain has accepted.

Spain

Hundreds of migrants breach border fence to enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta

Around 500 migrants have stormed the border which separates Morocco and the Spanish north African territory of Ceuta.

USA

USA : "Day Without Immigrants" a country-wide strike

Businesses close their doors in solidarity as thousands strike across US cities protesting President Donald Trump's hard stance on immigration

Canada

Euroviews. View: Islamophobia is a threat to us all, Canada's silent majority must speak up

Germany

Tunisia and Germany discuss ways to speed up deportation of illegal migrants

Tunisia’s prime minister has rejected criticism his country was too slow to take back failed asylum seekers from Europe.

Austria

EU migrant crisis: Austria hails Balkan border cooperation

On a visit to Belgrade on Monday, Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz praised Serbia and other countries in the region for their help last year in closing the so-called Balkan route used by migra

USA

US travel ban: Washington State Attorney warns Trump

It infuriated many.

Switzerland

Switzerland votes to ease citizenship rules

Swiss voters have approved a relaxation of their country’s citizenship rules, dismissing suggestions from the far-right that the move could pose a security…

Switzerland

Swiss vote on citizenship rights and tax breaks

Switzerland is holding a referendum on making it easier for people born in the country to become citizens. It is opposed by a right-wing party.

Hungary

Hungarian PM: we welcome refugees fleeing Germany, France and Italy

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has offered to open up his country to refugees – but only those seeking sanctuary from the liberal policies of western…

USA

US: Trump could issue new travel ban order

US president Donald Trump says he is considering a new travel ban executive order – and it could be issued as early as next week.

Switzerland

Swiss prepare to vote in citizenship referendum for third-generation immigrants

Switzerland heads to the polls this Sunday for a nationwide referendum on whether to make naturalisation for third-generation immigrants easier.