Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.

The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.

Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.

A high-speed pursuit between a people-smuggling boat and the Greek coast guard ended with more than a dozen being killed after the vessels collided.

ATHENS: The Greek government has firmly backed its coast guard, insisting it is “not a welcoming committee” as questions grow over a collision in the Aegean Sea this week that…