dominica2day: EU to send experts to probe toxic chemicals on sunken ship

EU to send experts to probe toxic chemicals on sunken ship
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World News on 04 July, 2008 05:00:00
 
The European Union is sending a group of experts to investigate toxic chemicals
on board the ill-fated M/V Princess of the Stars which sank carrying more than
850 people, the French government announced yesterday. Interior Minister Michele
Alliot-Marie said the foreign and European affairs ministries have agreed that
an EU "mission of expertise and support" should be sent immediately, a statement
said. France currently holds the presidency of the European Union. The EU
mission would include experts on sea pollution and chemical risks, the French
statement said. The Princess of the Stars remains stricken off Sibuyan Island in
Romblon after sinking in a typhoon on June 21. The upturned...