Obama: 50 countries to take in 360,000 refugees this year
US President Barack Obama has announced a pledge by 50 nations to take in 360,000 refugees from war-torn countries this year.
Thousands of migrants flee huge fire at Greek camp
Greek - Thousands of migrants on Monday fled one of Greece's main camps on the island of Lesbos after apparently setting fire to the facility, police said.
UN officials underline the importance of collective action
Speaking at the opening of the United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants, a number of senior UN officials stressed on the importance of the Summit and called on world leaders for collective action to address the global crisis.