Migrant crisis: Captain appears in Italian court
The alleged captain of a sunken migrant ship, which killed more than 800, has appeared in an Italian court. It comes as the EU has agreed to treble its funding to tackle the on-going crisis.
Merkel: Saving lives 'greatest importance' in migrant crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Europe's values and credibility in the rest of the world were on the line over the migrant crisis "and so the issue today is of the greatest importance, in terms of saving human lives".
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Migrant boat 'captain' stands emotionless in dock
Mohammed Ali Malek, presumed captain of this weekend's sunken migrant ship, showed little emotion as he appeared in court today.
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People smuggler scorns EU leaders over migrant crisis
As the politicians meet, a people smuggler scorned their efforts. The man insists he is helping desperate people out of dire situations.
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Trafficked to Europe: My perilous journey across the Med
Abdel Rahim Ali says his journey from Africa to Europe was fraught with hunger, incarceration and the regular threat of death.