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Germany’s head of foreign intelligence agency will be stepping down from his position earlier than his retirement. The sudden dismissal was believed to be connected to recent events and controversies, including the spying of the NSA and the threats posed by the Islamic State.

Members of PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans agaisnt the Islamisation of the West) staged anti-Islam rallies across Europe this weekend to protest the massive influx of immigrants.

Turkey has warned that it has reached the limit of its capacity to absorb more refugees, although authorities still gave assurance for assistance, aid and possible entry "if necessary."