Coastguard says 111 bodies have been recovered so far as European official calls for measures to tackle ongoing tragedy Divers are searching for more bodies from a migrant boat that caught fire and capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa, killing at least 111 people. A further 200 are still missing. |
Coastguard says 111 bodies have been recovered so far as European official calls for measures to tackle ongoing tragedy Divers are searching for more bodies from a migrant boat that caught fire and capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa, killing at least 111 people. Another 200 are still missing. |
Italy appeals for help to deal with migrant problem after deaths of more than 100 African migrants, including three children More than 100 people were dead and about 200 missing on Thursday night after a migrant boat caught fire on the perilous sea crossing from Africa to Europe, prompting an outcry.... |
The forgotten tragedy of African migrants who pay with their lives for the desire to reach Europe became a human drama the world could no longer ignore, as hundreds perished in a matter of hours off the Italian coast. |
Italy is holding a day of national mourning, after a boat carrying about 500 African migrants sank off the island of Lampedusa. At least 103 bodies were recovered and scores more are trapped in the vessel, which sank less than 1 km offshore. Pope Francis, who visited the island last July, asked people to pray for the victims. |
ROME, Oct 3, (AP): It was the third ship of the night to head toward the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa packed to the brim with migrants seeking a better life in Europe. The first, filled with Syrians, arrived about 10 p.m. The second, carrying Er... |
When you can’t beat them, join them. That’s what the Soviet Union did to curtail Christianity’s anti-communist influence. In a new book titled Disinformation , a covert campaign to discredit Pope Piux XII is revealed. In addition, the Soviets tried to influence the church with a Marxist-friendly version of Christianity. |
Nationals of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis at home and around the world have been congratulated for celebration the country's recent milestone. Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas also showered praise on the executive members of national organisations who hosted numerous... |
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says she wants to get bilateral relations with Fiji back on track. |
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says she wants to get bilateral relations with Fiji back on track. |