Germany aims to deport record number of rejected asylum seekers in 2017

Announcement comes as Angela Merkel faces political backlash over 'open door' immigration policy.  Angela Merkel says terror attacks by refugees 'mocks' Germany Angela Merkel says terror attacks by refugees 'mocks' Germany Reuters Germany has promised to deport a record number of migrants who have their asylum applications rejected this year, topping the 80,000 deported in …

US aircraft carrier strike group begins patrols in South China Sea

Fleet led by Nimitz-class USS Carl Vinson tests South China Sea waters, a move likely to anger Beijing. US Defence Secretary sees no need for US military action in South China Sea CLOSE US Defence Secretary sees no need for US military action in South China Sea Reuters The US navy said an aircraft carrier …

Thousands march through streets of Barcelona demanding more refugee intake by Spain

Spain has accepted only 1,100 refugees from the Middle East since 2015 against its pledge to resettle 17,000. Thousands march through streets of Barcelona demanding more refugee intake by Spain CLOSE Thousands march through streets of Barcelona demanding more refugee intake by Spain Reuters At least 160,000 people, holding placards and banners, marched through the …