Inside one island’s struggle to cope with migrant deaths, disappearances
Two years ago forensic pathologist Modesto Martinez, 68, moved to the tiny Canary Island of El Hierro with an eye to retiring. Instead, he’s been called out day and night…
Five migrants die trying to reach the Canary Islands, officials say
MADRID – Five bodies were found floating in the sea on Sunday after the inflatable boat they were travelling in punctured around 90 km (56 miles) off the Spanish island…
Over 230 migrants rescued from boat off Spain’s Canary Islands
Reuters GRAN CANARIA, Spain – Over 230 migrants were rescued from one flimsy boat on Sunday in seas off Spain’s Canary Islands, coastguards said. Fourteen women and three children were…