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Updated: At least 13 migrants dead as boat sinks off Greek island

Wednesday, 23 December 2015, 08:34 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Greek authorities say at least 13 people have drowned and two more are missing after a boat carrying about 25 migrants sank in the eastern Aegean Sea. The coast guard says the fatalities include...

Italy expels 64 extremists, eyes 90 foreign fighters

Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 14:10 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Italy says it expelled 64 suspected Islamic extremists in 2015 and monitored 90 foreign fighters as part of stepped-up measures to prevent attacks on Italian soil. Interior Minister Angelino...

World Cup votes sparked probes which downed Blatter, Platini

Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 12:27 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

After five years of tumult, the far-reaching fallout from FIFA's decision to send the World Cup to Russia and Qatar has brought down another two voters — Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini —...

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