Greece Rescues 29 Migrants Adrift at Sea on Journey to Italy

The Greek Coast Guard has pulled to safety 29 migrants afloat in a dinghy off the western island of Lefkada, as they headed to Italy. Authorities say the rescue Sunday is the first involving migrants trying to cross from Greece to Italy since Athens closed its land border to the rest of Europe in March.  Two children were reported to be on the small boat, which was found adrift off Lefkada. Local reports said the captain, who had abandoned the craft, was part of a human...

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