News: Italy Divers Recover More Bodies

Divers in Italy have been recovering more bodies from the boat of African migrants that sank on Thursday. Eighty-three bodies were brought out on Sunday, bringing the official death toll to 194. About 200 people are still missing and 155 have survived the accident off Lampedusa island. The authorities have denied allegations that they were slow to mount a rescue. France has called for an urgent EU meeting after Italy requested help to deal with the influx of migrants. Tens of thousands of migrants attempt the perilous crossing from North Africa to Sicily and other Italian islands each year, and accidents are common - but this week's shipwreck was among the deadliest on record.

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