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Oh yes, we certainly want these animals to have "asylum", make their way to the US, and end up with US feeding, housing, and supporting them!!

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Almost 1,000 illegal immigrants landed in Italy yesterday after threatening to throw babies into the sea if their rusting ship was turned back.

The 240ft Monica had been spotted in international waters during the night.

 

When Italian coastguard boats drew alongside, the crews were shocked to see men and women on board begin dangling the infants over the side.

 

The refugees  -  mostly Kurds and many said to be heading for Britain  -  calmed down only when they were assured they would not be turned away from Italy.

 

The ship was towed to the Sicilian port of Catania, where 400 men, 200 women and 361 children were taken to Red Cross shelters.

 

A 21-year-old woman had earlier been lifted off by helicopter after giving birth to a girl. They were doing well in hospital last night.

 

Officials said most of the refugees were suffering from exhaustion and sea sickness.

 

Italy's long coastline makes it one of the EU's main targets for migrants. Many head north to Milan, hoping to hide in trucks and trains to the Channel ports.

 

Last week government officials said 3,000 illegal immigrants had been intercepted in the first two months of this year and warned of a new influx in the spring.

 

The Monica was the largest single arrival for nearly five years. A coastguard-spokesman told of the drama when the ship, illegally flying the flag of Tonga, was intercepted.

 


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