Italy’s nationalist-populist government on Thursday told an NGO migrant rescue boat that it would be refused entry to Italy’s shores, and directed it to France instead -- the latest in an escalating feud between the two countries. Di Maio said via Facebook. The boat is carrying 47 migrants, according to Italian news agency ANSA, and is believed to be heading toward the Italian coast after hitting bad weather. Pointing the boat toward France is the latest escalation in a diplomatic spat between the two countries, which started as the country’s leaders have disagreed over the migrant crisis facing the continent. "I don't take lessons on humanity and generosity from [French President Emmanuel] Macron,” he later added.

Source: Fox News January 24, 2019 19:52 UTC