02-16-11, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Vendor
The Italian government has formally requested aid from the European Union to help it cope with thousands of Tunisians arriving on its shores.
Some 5,000 migrants have landed on the island of Lampedusa in recent days, following Tunisia's January uprising.
Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports say at least five migrants died and others are missing after their boat sank.
Witnesses quoted by the AFP news agency said the boat had been rammed by a Tunisian coastguard ship.
Italy's interior minister said the country was seeking some 100m euros ($134m; £84m) from the EU to tackle the influx.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12460906
Note: Update Record,15 February 2011 Last updated at 07:44 GMT |
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