Rome (AFP) Aug 04, 2014The Italian navy said Monday it had rescued over 2,700 migrants from boats attempting to cross the Mediterranean from North Africa over the weekend, and recovered two bodies off the coast of Libya. "Over 2,700 people were rescued between Friday and Sunday by boats taking part in the 'Mare Nostrum' operation," it said in a statement, referring to a large-scale naval deployment that was begun Reported by Terra Daily 4 hours ago.