Dozens of Migrants Drown Off Libyan Coast

At least 36 people drowned and more than 40 missing after a boat carrying African migrants capsized off the Libyan coast late last week. Twenty-four of the victims’ bodies were found Sunday.   Libyan naval officials say they rescued 52 people of various nationalities. A naval spokesman says the bottom of the boat collapsed shortly after it left shore causing the vessel to sink.   Survivors say the boat had about 130 people on board.   On Saturday, Libya's interior...

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