Condition of 83 migrants on Open Arms rescue vessel off Lampedusa at ‘worrisome levels’
Italian prosecutors have ordered that 83 migrants onboard a charity vessel that has been anchored off the island of Lampedusa for 19 days must be immediately disembarked, citing the “explosive’’ psychological and medical condition of the passengers.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Migrants 'going mad' jump in sea in desperate bid to reach ItalySome 107 migrants have been stranded on the Open Arms ship for 19 days during a stand-off with Italian authorities.
Read more »
Fifteen migrants make break for Italy as more threaten to jump from Open Arms shipA group of migrants have been rescued after jumping into the sea from a humanitarian rescue ship off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy. The boat has been stranded for 19 days. Get the full story:
Read more »
Households cut back on big-ticket spending amid recession fearsPurchases on holidays and cars fall, with UK consumer confidence at lowest ebb in three months
Read more »
Detained Iran oil tanker sets sail from GibraltarThe ship heads into the Mediterranean after Gibraltar rejected a US request to again seize it.
Read more »
Iranian tanker at centre of diplomatic row leaves GibraltarShipping data show vessel moving as territory rejects final US request to hold it longer
Read more »