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German man suspected of killing 21 co-workers by poisoning their food

German authorities launched a probe into a string of deaths after an employee was caught trying to poison a co-worker’s lunch. Police found mercury, lead and cadmium in the man’s home. German authorities have launched a probe into a string of deaths at a metal fittings company after an employee was caught trying to poison a co-worker’s lunch. Police found …

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Summit: EU leaders seek ways to halt migrants amid political turmoil

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel warns migration crisis ‘could determine the fate of the European Union’ European Union leaders gathered on Thursday to examine new ways to stop migrants entering Europe, desperate to ensure that their differences over managing the flows do not tear the 28-nation bloc apart. The number of people arriving in Europe seeking sanctuary or better lives has …

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Comparing welfare benefits for asylum-seekers in EU member states

The level of financial aid EU members provide to asylum-seekers can vary significantly from country to country. Germany, for instance, grants monthly allowances of up to €354. Diana Hodali and Astrid Prange of DW examine asylum benefits across the bloc. European Union asylum law stipulates that member states must ensure everyone in need is guaranteed a fair asylum application process. …

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