Italy migrants: 1,200 arrive by boat in 24 hours

By Matt Murphy The migrants, who hail from several Asian, African and Middle Eastern nations, landed at ports in Sicily.  Officials say 674 people were rescued and five dead bodies recovered from an overcrowded fishing boat off the coast of Calabria.  Another 522 people rescued from some 15 boats were brought to Lampedusa on Saturday. …

Locked down but hopeful: Weary world ushers in 2021

By E K Benj Updated at 3:49 PM GMT on Friday, 1st January 2021 Nations around the world have said goodbye and good riddance to 2020. The festivities were toned down as millions stayed at home due to COVID, but the new year still carries high hopes. Most NYE celebrations were watched from home, if…