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Ocean Viking run by NGO SOS Mediterranee rescue migrants in the central Mediterranean Sea

World Mar 14

Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group says

By Colleen Barry, Associated Press

Politics Dec 15

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford at Jeloya
Pentagon has ordered a U.S. aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean near Israel

It will be the third time the Ford's deployment has been extended, underscoring the continued concerns about volatility in the region during Israel's war in Gaza.

By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press

Nation Nov 12

NewsWrap
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News Wrap: White House calls Speaker Johnson’s funding plan ‘unserious’

In our news wrap Sunday, House Speaker Johnson is facing opposition from hard-line Republicans after announcing his plan to avert a government shutdown, the Pentagon says five Army Special Operations forces died in a helicopter crash over the Mediterranean, Russia…

Nation Nov 12

The briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
U.S. military says 5 crew members died in helicopter crash over Mediterranean Sea

Five U.S. servicepeople were killed when a military helicopter crashed over the eastern Mediterranean Sea during a training mission, U.S. officials said Sunday.

By Associated Press

World Sep 23

Pope Francis visits Marseille
Visiting France, Pope Francis challenges European nations to open ports to migrants

For a second straight day in the French port city of Marseille, Francis took aim at European countries that have used “alarmist propaganda” to justify closing their doors to migrants, and tried to shame them into responding with charity instead.

By Nicole Winfield, Sylvie Corbet, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press

Oct 11

Israel and Lebanon reach agreement over gas reserves in the Mediterranean

By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press

The agreement would mark a major breakthrough in relations between the two countries, which formally have been at war since Israel's establishment in 1948.

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Aug 14

Watch 4:23
Climate change is worsening heat waves in oceans. Here’s why that’s a problem

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz, Claire Mufson

This summer has seen record-high temperatures around the world, but the damaging effects of heat do not stop at the water's edge. In Europe, the Mediterranean Sea has been experiencing elevated temperatures since May, with deadly consequences for delicate underwater…

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Dec 24

20 migrants dead off Tunisia after boat sinks, more missing

By Bouazza Ben Bouazza, Associated Press

About 20 African migrants were found dead Thursday after their smuggling boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach Europe, Tunisian authorities said.

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Oct 06

E.U. criticizes Turkey for ‘backsliding’ on democracy, fundamental rights

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The European Union says it sees no reason to speed up membership talks with Turkey. In a scathing report, the EU's executive arm on Tuesday criticized the country for failing to uphold democratic standards, protect the independence of its courts…

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Jul 03

Watch 8:07
How violent political instability in Libya exacerbates migrants’ ‘living hell’

By John Yang

An airstrike on a migrant detention center in Libya has left at least 44 dead. The Libyan government blamed the so-called Libyan National Army, a group trying to seize Tripoli, for the deadly attack. John Yang reports and talks to…

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