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Refugees traveling to Greece via Aegean double in September

The number of refugees caught trying to reach Greek islands from Turkey via the Aegean Sea doubled in September compared to August, according to Turkish Coast Guard data. Trying to make the perilous journey by sea, 3,300 refugees were held by the Turkish Coast Guard in September, the peak of...

Tunisia PM pushes broad reform package, talks with unions

Tunisia's prime minister plans key talks with unions to hold down state sector wages and sees close to 3 percent economic growth next year from a package of reforms aimed at underpinning the democracy won in the 2011 revolution with economic gains. Opportunities and jobs are a constant...