MIGRANTS-MOHAMMED'S JOURNEY — The dream of a life of dignity after his world was destroyed in Syria's civil war: It sustained Mohammed al-Haj through a 2,500-mile odyssey across Europe. From a tearful goodbye with his mother, through a dangerous sea crossing from Turkey to Greece, through mad dashes to escape border police, through mud and rain, the 26-year old Syrian never lost his determination and optimism. The Associated Press followed him nearly every step of the way to get a first-hand look at this year's historic movement of humanity to Western Europe. 

SWEDEN-MIGRANTS-ATTACKS — A string of suspected arson attacks against asylum centers in Sweden has raised concerns of a violent backlash against the country's generous welcome to migrants. Police are investigating potential links between four fires that have damaged or destroyed refugee housing facilities nationwide in the past week. 

FRANCE-ART FAIR — Jennifer Flay turned a small dying Paris fair into one of the world's biggest and most lucrative arts fairs. As FIAC opens in Paris this week, Flay tells AP why it takes a New Zealander to shake things up in the City of Light. 

EUROPE-MIGRANTS — Large numbers of people wait to be processed before entering Austria in the latest backup on the long route toward Western Europe. 

BRITAIN-CHINA — Chinese President Xi Jinping continues his state visit to the United Kingdom amid business deals and demonstrations. 

GERMANY-ISRAEL — German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

POLAND-ELECTIONS — The heads of Poland's main political parties take part in a televised debate four days before general elections. U

SPAIN-SAGRADA FAMILIA — The architect in charge of Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia church, an unfinished landmark considered a marvel of modern architecture, gives an update on the project.

PORTUGAL-POLITICS — Portugal's president concludes two days of talks with political parties about which one of them should form a government after an Oct. 4 general election. 

EUROPE-PEOPLE'S PARTY — Top European officials attend the opening session of the annual European People's Party congress. 

ROMANIA-BREASTFEEDING — In a country where just 12.6 percent of mothers breastfeed their infants, Parliament debates a law regulating how milk formula is marketed in hospitals. 

CZECH-ISRAEL — Israeli President Reuven Rivlin visits the Czech Republic, a close Israeli ally.

RUSSIA-OLYMPICS — President Vladimir Putin joins tops International Olympic Committee officials at a forum celebrating the Olympic movement.