Clashes between pro-government forces and jihadist-led groups that control Syria's northwest killed at least 45 combatants on Tuesday, a war monitor said. The fighting flared on the edge of Hama province when jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a dawn attack on regime positions, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Syria clashes kill 45 fighters, says war monitor

US border authorities plan to give migrant families DNA tests to determine whether or not the adults and children are related, Department of Homeland Security officials said Wednesday.

US plans to give migrants DNA tests to prove family ties

Amid pressure from Washington, Mexico is back-pedalling on promises of better treatment for Central American migrants, leaving hundreds stranded in unsanitary camps near its southern border and allegations of irregular detentions.

Migrant camps overflow as Mexico cracks down after Trump threats

The geography of migration flow is changing, in line with the global economy. South Asia is emerging as the migration hub of the world — two of five international migrants originate in Asia.

South Asia is emerging as migration hub of the world

By David Kipp and Melanie Muller Issues of migration and forced displacement have dominated public debate in EU member states for the third consecutive year. The feeling of having lost control over immigration weighs heavily on them and has led to somewhat distorted perceptions of the issue of migration to Europe.

EU Migration Policy bears no relation to reality

By Drew Mikhael World leaders gathered in Marrakesh on December 10 to sign a historic agreement safeguarding the rights of migrants. Despite the withdrawal of some countries, the Global Compact on Migration was approved by 164 countries.

Syrian refugees remain trapped and marginalised by Lebanon’s power-sharing politics

Europe must curb immigration: Hillary Clinton

More than 2000 immigrants have died while crossing the Mediterranean this year, according to the United Nations. While the overall number has dipped to pre-2014 levels, but the refugee flows into Europe and elsewhere continues unabated.

The refugee challenge is real but policy lags behind

US prepares to tackle migrant 'invasion'

WION Gravitas: US bound migrants clash at Guatemala-Mexico border

President Donald Trump said Monday the US will start cutting aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador as a caravan of thousands of mostly Honduran migrants rolled on regardless toward the US border.

As migrant 'caravan' marches on towards US, Trump says he's cutting off aid to Central America