NPR: 150 Migrants Feared Dead In Mediterranean's Worst Loss Of Life This Year
As many as 150 refugees are believed dead after their wooden boat that had been bound for Europe capsized off Libya's coast. According to the United Nations, it's the worst loss of life this year in Mediterranean.
On Wednesday night, the boat departed from Al Khoms, Libya, about 75 miles east of the capital, Tripoli. It sank on Thursday, five miles from Libya's coast.
Aid organizations believe 250-300 people may have been on the boat. The U.N.'s International Organization for Migration says it has confirmed 30 deaths, and that up to 120 more people may have drowned.
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MIDDLE EAST
More than 100 killed in Syria air raids in past 10 days, UN says.
UN reports 400,000 Syrians displaced since Idlib offensive started in April.
Turkish military chiefs discuss possible offensive in Syria.
Syrian refugees panic as threat of deportation rises in Lebanon.
American citizen held in Syria by Assad forces freed, family says.
6 Iranians among 9 dead in Israeli strike on Syria, monitor says.
Iran test-fires a ballistic missile in dramatic ratcheting of tensions in the Gulf.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he will 'happily' visit Iran for talks amid tensions with Tehran - and calls for allies to join maritime force to guard tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman may mediate between Iran and UK over tanker crisis.
Palestinian leader Abbas says agreements with Israelis to stop.
Saudi Arabia suspends Hajj visas for DR Congo over Ebola.
ASIA
North Korea missile launch 'a warning to South Korean warmongers'.
U.S. calls for no more North Korean 'provocations,' hopes to resume talks.
Trump says not upset by North Korean launch of short-range missiles.
Seoul: NKorea in worst economic contraction in 2 decades.
Taliban says it hopes for peace deal 'soon' with US: report.
Beijing says People’s Liberation Army is a ‘pillar of stability’ for Hong Kong.
Hong Kong protesters take their pro-democracy cause to airport.
Vietnam renews demand for ‘immediate withdrawal’ of Chinese ship in disputed South China Sea.
Cambodia offers glimpse inside naval base at centre of China rumours.
Espionage trial of two former RFA journalists starts in Cambodia.
AFRICA
Mediterranean tragedy: 150 migrants drown in shipwreck off Libya coast. Up to 150 migrants feared dead as boats capsize in Mediterranean Sea off Libyan coast. Scores of migrants' bodies recovered off Libya after deadliest Mediterranean shipwreck of 2019.
Nigeria's Shia organisation says 20 members killed in protests.
NGO confirms six aid workers kidnapped in Nigeria.
Central African Republic admits it is 'not prepared' for Ebola amid fears the killer outbreak in the neighbouring Congo could spread over the border.
Stemming the flow of illicit arms in Africa.
Gulf of Guinea: Nations to boost anti-piracy efforts.
Congo president and predecessor agree on division of cabinet posts.
Zimbabwe tourism minister charged with corruption worth $95 million.
Tunisia declares mourning period after death of President Essebsi.
EUROPE
Europe’s heat wave is about to bake the Arctic. Record-breaking heat wave lingers in Europe.
EU rebuffs Johnson as Brexit showdown looms. France reiterates EU rejection of Johnson’s Brexit policy.
Germany ready to take part in Hormuz naval mission: RND media group.
Italy blocks own coastguard vessel with migrants on board.
Spain's Sanchez fails to win parliamentary backing to form government. Spain's Sanchez seeks to avoid election, Podemos coalition offer off.
Ukraine detains Russian tanker in Black Sea port.
Trump threatens tariffs against 'foolish' Macron.
Sweden hits back at Trump over A$AP Rocky comments.
European Commission takes Hungary to court over migrant law.
AMERICAS
Trump mocks 'Sleepy Joe' and disjointed Mueller hearings in one breath as he admits watching congressional train-wreck: 'The only good thing about Mueller is that it made Joe Biden look like a dynamo'.
House panel seeks grand jury material underlying Mueller report.
'We are in an impeachment investigation!' Senior Democrats say they're probing Trump scandals without a formal vote as Pelosi STILL hasn't issued marching orders.
Pelosi denies 'trying to run out the clock' on impeachment.
US govt to resume executing death-row inmates for first time since 2003.
Aide fired after fake presidential seal displayed next to Trump at Turning Point USA event.
Video shows border patrol agents helping people scale walls and giving pats on the head as migrants cross into the US.
US reaches asylum deal with Guatemala, says Trump.
Puerto Rico: Celebrations continue after governor's resignation.
Puerto Rico: Governor's resignation sparks power struggle.
Maduro asks Colombia's military to 'disobey' orders against Venezuela.
Honduran hospitals overrun by dengue fever epidemic.
Police confirm two sightings of teen suspects in Canada highway murders.
Armed robbers steal at least $30 million of gold and precious metals in Sao Paulo airport heist.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Shabaab tries to assassinate US diplomat.
Hezbollah's chief rejects Israeli arms-smuggling claim.
Isis suspects in Syrian camp raise thousands through online crowdfunding campaign.
New York man arrested at JFK for allegedly trying to join Taliban.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P, Nasdaq hit closing records with help from Alphabet, Starbucks.
Donald Trump says Apple’s Mac Pro parts won’t get tariff waivers.
Facebook and Google's algorithm snooping secrets could be revealed as part of an Australian inquiry into tech giants and how they handle your data.
US GDP slows to 2.1% in second quarter but beats expectations thanks to strong consumer demand.
Was this the busiest day in aviation history? Flight tracking app registers over 225,000 aircraft in the skies on Wednesday.
" it's undoubtedly Australian diplomat and Clinton ally Alexander Downer, who was "idiotic enough" to spy on Papadopoulos with his phone, according to the former Trump aide"
ReplyDeleteWill leave the four letter out of it although a Clinton minion is certainly deserving.