Dozens of people are feared to have drowned in the second shipwreck in as many days in the southern Mediterranean. At least 20 people drowned when a repurposed fishing boat sank on Thursday morning. An Italian coastguard spokesperson says 88 people were rescued .The incident follows another tragedy on Wednesday when a boat of about 600 sank in nearby waters, drowning at least five.
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