Migrant boat sinks off Turkish coast after high-speed chase, killing 19
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A rubber boat carrying migrants has capsized off the Turkish holiday resort of Bodrum after a high-speed chase, killing 19 people, officials have said. The vessel, detected by authorities in the early hours of Wednesday, had ignored repeated warnings to stop, according to the Turkish coastguard. Officials said in a statement that the boat, which had attempted to flee at speed, capsized and sank in rough seas. A coastguard helicopter from Izmir was sent to the area along with three boats, and 20
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