Migrants occupy shanty rooftops to protest Calais demolition
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 16:18
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
About two dozen people protesting the demolition of a sprawling migrant camp in northern France climbed onto shanty rooftops on Tuesday, briefly stalling the tear-down. Bulldozer crews plowed...
Updated: More than 7,000 migrants stuck on Greek-Macedonian border
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 10:45
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
More than 7,000 refugees and other migrants are camped on Greece's northern border with Macedonia, waiting for authorities to allow them to continue their long trek north to seek asylum in wealthier...
Updated: Police oversee dismantling of giant Calais migrant camp
Monday, 29 February 2016, 15:29
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Under the eye of hundreds of riot police, workers began pulling down tents and makeshift shelters in the sprawling camp in Calais on Monday, dismantling the fragile structures that have served as...
Gatwick Airport runway temporarily closed due to suspected oil spill
Monday, 29 February 2016, 15:24
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Dozens of flights have been delayed or diverted at London's Gatwick Airport after its one runway was closed because of a suspected oil spill. The airport said flights were suspended after a...