Merkel defends open borders for migrants amid German rift
"What's right for Germany in the long term? I think it is to keep Europe together and to show humanity"
Syria's war liberates Kurdish women as it oppresses others
In Kurdish area, polygamy not tolerated, underage marriage outlawed, violence against women addressed with strict laws
Air strikes hit six towns in Syria's Aleppo day after truce - monitor
Insurgents say strikes carried out by Russian war planes, but rights monitor says identity of jets not clear
Islamic State attacks Kurdish-held town on Turkish border
U.S.-led coalition conducts air strikes to drive them back
Guns fall mostly silent as delicate Syria truce takes effect
Truce seems to be holding, though rebels report occasional government violations
Suicide attacks kill six in Syria's Hama province -state media
MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA-CARBOMB (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Car bomb attack kills two people in Syria's Hama province -state TV
U.N. urges Pakistan to resolve Afghan refugees' status
While EU grapples with exodus of people from war-torn countries, Pakistan hosts the world's largest long-term refugee population
Al Qaeda in Syria calls for more fighting as deadline nears
The "cessation of hostilities" agreement is due to take effect at midnight on Friday
France to move cautiously on Calais migrant "jungle" camp clearance
Charity groups believe around 3,400 people including women and children live in the earmarked area
Greece seeks to stem migrant flow as thousands trapped by border limits
Passenger ferry companies and travel agencies to cut back on bringing migrants and refugees to the mainland