Merkel calls for flexibility in EU migrant quotas
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said a European Commission plan to relocate refugees from overstretched EU states was "an important first step".
Cameron suffers defeat in Commons vote on EU referendum bill
British Prime Minister David Cameron suffered an embarrassing defeat in parliament over how the referendum he has called on leaving the European Union will be conducted.
EU's Tusk warns of long-term 'exodus' in migrant crisis
EU President Donald Tusk warned that the migration crisis affecting Europe was part of an "exodus" from war-torn hotspots that could last years.
Pope calls for every European parish to take in refugee family
Pope Francis called on every Catholic parish in Europe to take in a refugee family, saying the Vatican's two parishes would lead by example.
Turkish PM slams refugee policy of 'Christian fortress Europe'
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmed Davutoglu criticised the "ridiculously small" share of refugees the EU is accepting, labelling the continent the "Christian fortress Europe."
EU officials booed by Greek island residents over migrant crisis
Angry protesters greeted top EU officials visiting the Greek island of Kos on Friday to see the impact of the migrant crisis.
UN calls for up to 200,000 refugees to be shared among EU states
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees called on the European Union to admit up to 200,000 refugees as part of a "mass relocation programme".
'Difficult' to finish EU-Cuba talks this year: EU official
The EU and Cuba have made good progress in normalisation talks but getting an accord this year, the stated aim of both sides, may prove difficult.
EU to step up action against Mediterranean people smugglers
The EU is preparing to step up action against people smugglers in the Mediterranean, actively seizing the boats which carry thousands of hapless migrants to Europe.
Migrants using fake Syrian passports to enter EU: Frontex
A market in fake Syrian passports has sprung up, particularly in Turkey, to help migrants and refugees enter the EU, the head of Europe's border agency Frontex said.
EU says deadly Kiev clashes 'very worrying'
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini expressed concern over "very worrying" deadly clashes in Kiev as Ukrainian lawmakers backed an autonomy plan for rebel regions.
EU ministers to meet September 14 for urgent migrant talks
European Union home affairs ministers will hold emergency talks on September 14 in Brussels on the continent's escalating migration crisis.
UN chief urges stronger response to migration tragedies
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed to governments to step up their response to Europe's migrant crisis.
Glastonbury sends abandoned rubber boots to Calais migrants
Hundreds of pairs of rubber boots left behind by music fans who attended Britain's Glastonbury music festival have been donated to migrants in Calais.
Greece vote set for Sept 20 as Syriza takes poll lead
Greece geared up for a snap election next month, with an opinion poll showing the leftist party Syriza ahead despite a wave of defections over the country's massive new bailout.
Europe has 'means to resist' impact of China crisis: EU economics commissioner
EU Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said that Europe had the "means to resist" the impact of China's slowing economy.
Kazakhstan proposes using nuclear energy in food and water industries
Kazakhstan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are considering use of nuclear energy in food and water industries.
Hungary migrant crisis escalates as police fire tear gas
Hungary's migrant crisis escalated as police fired tear gas at the EU country's main processing centre.
EU ministers to hold talks Saturday in Paris after train attack
Interior and transport ministers from EU countries are to hold talks in Paris to discuss security measures following last week's attack on a high-speed train that was foiled by passengers.
EU says Russia's jailing of Ukrainian filmmaker 'in breach of international law'
The EU sharply criticised Russia on Tuesday for the jailing of Ukrainian filmmaker and Kremlin critic Oleg Sentsov, calling it a violation of international law.