Migrant boat was 'deliberately sunk' in Mediterranean sea, killing 500

From Global development | The Guardian Mon Sep 15 2014, 15:43:00

Two survivors of sinking said traffickers rammed boat, which left Egypt on 6 September, after passengers refused to transfer vessel Continue reading...

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