Diplomatic Tensions Rise Between Italy and France Over Migration.

Comments made by the French interior minister about Italy's handling of migration have caused a diplomatic row between the two countries. Italy's foreign minister cancelled a scheduled trip to Paris, calling the remarks "unacceptable". The French foreign ministry has since sought to defuse the situation, saying it wishes to work with Italy on common challenges. Italy has seen a sharp rise in arrivals by sea from Tunisia this year, prompting the country to declare a state of emergency.