World May 09 Surfers in war-torn Gaza find rare moments of joy in the waves By Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press
World Mar 14 Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group says SOS Mediterranee says its rescue ship Ocean Viking spotted the dinghy Wednesday with 25 people on board. Two were unconscious, and evacuated by an Italian Coast Guard helicopter for treatment. By Colleen Barry, Associated Press
Politics Dec 15 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 Watch 2:05 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 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
Sep 23 Visiting France, Pope Francis challenges European nations to open ports to migrants By Nicole Winfield, Sylvie Corbet, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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… Continue reading