At least two dead and five missing after boat sinks off Tunisia

Thirteen people rescued after Europe-bound vessel sank near city of Gabes, says coastguard

At least two Tunisians including a baby died when their Europe-bound boat sank off the north African country's south-eastern shores, the coastguard said, adding five others were missing.

The vessel carrying 20 Tunisians went down at 2am 120 metres (395ft) from the beach in Gabes, a statement said, as search operations continue.