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Nov 05

Italy closes its ports to rescue ships, leaving 1,100 migrants in limbo

By Colleen Barry, Emily Schultheis, Associated Press

Chaos and uncertainty has resulted from the decision late Friday by Italy’s far-right-led government to close its ports to humanitarian rescue ships.

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Oct 09

Pope decries modern-day treatment of migrants as he declares 2 new saints

By Colleen Barry, Luigi Navarra, Associated Press

Pope Francis on Sunday denounced Europe’s indifference toward migrants risking their lives to cross the Mediterranean Sea as he elevated to sainthood an Italian bishop and Italian-born missionary whose work and life paths illustrated the difficulties faced by 19th-century Italian…

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Nov 27

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Death toll surges as migrants try to reach Europe

There’s been a surge in the numbers of people drowning in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean as migrants from Africa try to reach Europe. Activist groups are blaming European Union policies for their deaths and have been critical…

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May 10

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News Wrap: Amid escalating tensions, U.S. boosts military presence near Iran

In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that B-52 bombers have arrived in Qatar, and an aircraft carrier is nearing the Persian Gulf, after tensions with Iran escalated this week. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan warned Iran not…

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Jun 25

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News Wrap: Funeral held for Antwon Rose, black teen killed by police officer

In our news wrap Monday, mourners lined up outside a school to mourn Antwon Rose, a black teenager shot to death by a white policeman near Pittsburgh. Also, Algeria’s government sent 13,000 migrants into the Sahara Desert in the past…

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Jan 17

The Spanish lifeguards who save migrants from risky waters

By Larisa Epatko

When a boat packed with migrants went adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, bobbing uselessly off the coast of Libya earlier this month, a team of Spanish lifeguards knew just what to do.

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Oct 25

Migrant crossings have dropped, but the death rate has doubled. Here’s why

By Alison Thoet

The number of migrants who have died trying to cross the Mediterranean this year will surpass the number of deaths in 2015, the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday.

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May 26

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News Wrap: LGBT rights fight sinks major energy bill in U.S. House

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Thursday, the fight over LGBT rights in Congress sank a major energy bill, after both Republicans and Democrats voted down legislation containing separate provisions banning discrimination by federal contractors and defending North Carolina’s transgender bathroom law.

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Oct 02

Photos: Children are most vulnerable in the refugee crisis

By Larisa Epatko

As countries bordering Syria reach capacity, more and more refugees are making the difficult decision to leave for an entirely different continent.

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Aug 23

Photos: More migrants land in Greece day after record numbers rescued from Mediterranean Sea

By Andrew Mach

More than 5,000 migrants crossed into Serbia on Sunday en route to western Europe, as Greece ferried more refugees from overcrowded islands to its mainland.

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