One Dead, Hundreds Trapped in Greek Ferry Fire

Italian officials say the fire aboard a Greek ferry off the island of Corfu is under control as efforts to rescue hundreds of trapped passengers continue through the night. The Italian Coast Guard says at least one person has died. Rescuers have docked a tugboat to the ferry to help stabilize it after it started listing to one side, putting it in danger of sinking. At least 192 of the 478 passengers and crew have been rescued so far. Gale-force winds and high seas have been...

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