EU, Turkey Discuss Migrant Deal

European Union leaders are meeting Friday with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to present a draft deal for the transfer of tens of thousands of migrants from the EU to Turkey. In a deal met with criticism by human rights advocates, the EU is expected to promise Turkey visa-free travel in the Schengen zone and an accelerated path to EU membership. Cyprus has raised objections because of Ankara's refusal to recognize its Greek-backed government, but reports say Cypriot leaders...

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