(Washington Post) Liz Sly - The influx of refugees and migrants overwhelming Europe seems destined to intensify. Iraqis formed the largest number of people descending from buses in the Turkish seaside town of Bodrum on Sunday to attempt the sea crossing to Greece. Iraqis said they were spurred to embark now by the widely broadcast scenes of Syrian refugees being welcomed in Austria and Germany. There were also Afghans, Bangladeshis and Pakistanis among those planning to travel to Greece.
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