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Asylum-seekers clash with Italian police 
Asylum seekers clash with Italian police 
Presidents of Germany and Italy meet 
Reports of 1500 migrants arriving at Lampedusa 
Africans fleeing Libya drown Dubbed “The gateway to Europe” the small Italian island of Lampedusa holds a unique geographical position, it is closer to Africa than Italy.
The island is currently facing an influx of illegal immigrants from Tunisia and as the situation in Libya deteriorates there are fears of a fresh wave of refugees.
Islanders have called for a state of emergency.
This week in reporter.
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