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Thousands of lives have been lost but also thousands have been saved because they have been assisted to a safe landing.

The law requires the rescue of people in distress on the high seas and so does common humanity.

But with nearly 6,000 refugees arrive on its shores each day mostly from Africa Italy has had enough and is actively considering blocking the boats carrying migrants from landing.

The Italian ambassador to the EU, Maurizio Massari is seeking a mandate to raise the issue with the European commission with a view to changing EU asylum procedures.

The UN has called for a Europe-wide solution to this ongoing crisis and not before time.

If there are signs of some sort of concerted action then it is to be welcomed.

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Refugees and migrants wait in a small rubber boat to be rescued off Lampedusa, Italy

But merely passing the problem around the various European states to alleviate the burden on Greece and Italy cannot be the answer.

What is essential is to make it far more difficult and far less profitable for people smugglers to operate in the first place.

International co-operation must stop the problem at its source and prevent yet more deaths by drowning in the coming months of summer.

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Downing Street has told business leaders in no uncertain terms that Britain will walk away from the Brexit talks if there is no satisfactory deal in the offing regarding the divorce settlement.

The going figure is now set at 87.7billion which is surely more than the most disgruntled exspouse is entitled to.

Theresa May is right to remind both business leaders and Brussels that the option of a walkout is still very much a possibility.

For otherwise the Eurocrats would sense that they can batter Britain into submission with their demands.

The setback for the Government following the General Election can be overstated.

The fact is that Britain is still in a position of strength in its negotiations with Brussels.

We have the power to walk from the table and Mrs May is not bluffing when she says she is willing to use that power.

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Andy Murary's wife Kim in pictures

Anew baby on the way and another Wimbledon Championship to win.

So no pressure for Andy Murray as he walks out on court.

Best of luck Sir Andy and congratulations to Lady Murray.

Within a few years the family will be able to hold their owns doubles matches.

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