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Migrant exodus hitting Italy's shores skyrockets

Warmer weather sees the number of migrants risking their lives to cross the Mediterranean soar. Italy says it has rescued more than 8,500 people from rickety, overcrowded boats crossing from North Africa, and hundreds of others haven't made it. Anna Matranga reports.
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