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Deaths at sea highlight failings in Europe migration policy

Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 12:20 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

As the waves pounded the gray rubber boat carrying more than 100 Africans hoping to reach Europe from Libya, those aboard dialed the number for migrants in distress frantically. In the series of calls...

Updated (2): Johnson & Johnson delays vaccine rollout in Europe

Tuesday, 13 April 2021, 13:35 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Johnson & Johnson says it is delaying the rollout of its coronavirus vaccine in Europe amid a U.S. probe into rare blood clots. The company announced the decision Tuesday after regulators in...

Veteran Greek crime journalist shot dead near home in Athens

Friday, 9 April 2021, 21:02 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

A veteran Greek crime reporter was gunned down Friday near his home in southern Athens, police said. Giorgos Karaivaz was found dead early in the afternoon with several gunshot wounds beside his...

Prince Philip passes away aged 99

Friday, 9 April 2021, 13:10 Last update: about 7 years ago

Prince Philip, the husband of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away, the Royal Family announced on Friday. "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death...

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