Mediterranean
Pregnant Migrant With Coronavirus Gives Birth in Helicopter
The woman was being airlifted from Lampedusa to a hospital in Sicily only an hour away, but gave birth while airborne.
Can Lebanon Survive? Massive Beirut Explosion Follows 'Crisis Upon Crisis'
"We have nothing here, and it keeps getting worse by the day. I have wasted my youth," Mohammad Hijazi told Newsweek.
Washington Must Address Turkey's Rising Aggression Amid COVID-19
Turkey is a very destabilizing presence in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Whale With Sliced Off Tail Photographed Dying in the Mediterranean
"When you see the state of her body, you know she is going to die," said Arnaud Gauffier from WWF France
Russia is Eyeing the Mediterranean. The U.S. and NATO Must Be Prepared
Moscow has not had a major military base in the Mediterranean since Egypt ordered out Soviet forces in 1972 has. This is changing.
Navy Protests 'Irresponsible' Russian Fighter Interception of U.S. Plane
Tuesday's incident was the third dangerous interception in two months, the Navy said in a statement.
Navigating the U.S./China/Israel Triangle
Israel has been forced to reach out to China for greater investment. There are lessons here for policymakers, moving forward.
Newly-Discovered 'Lost Continent' Found Buried Under Mediterranean
The land mass, now called Greater Adria, split from supercontinent Gondwana 240 million years ago during the Triassic Period—but was forced into the Earth's mantle 140 million years later, when it came into contact with what is now Southern Europe.
The Ultimate Guide to Portugal
From the breathtaking beaches, to the Mediterranean cuisine and wine, explore Portugal like a local.
Small Amounts of Alcohol in Mediterranean Diet Could Boost Brain Health
Scientists studied people from the age of 25 for 30 years to understand how diet affects brain health.
#FreePia Campaign for Woman Facing Prison for Helping Refugees Goes Viral
"The worst has already come to pass...Sea rescue missions have been criminalized," said Pia Kemp.
Greece: America's New Key Strategic Partner
The discovery of natural gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean is redrawing the world's energy map, and few are better poised to support America's interests than Greece.
Europe is Colluding in Rape and Torture of Refugees
The Libyan coastguard has enjoyed all kind of support from European governments in exchange for preventing refugees and migrants from reaching European shores - even if such cooperation results in torture.
France Summons Italian Envoy Over Migration Accusations
In an inflammatory rally, populist Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio of Italy blamed France for the migration of Africans to Europe and demanded that the European Union impose sanctions on the country.
U.S. Navy Ignored Sinking Migrant Boat, Survivors Say
"We saw the American flag, and we tried to reach them, but as we approached, they seemed to avoid us," one survivor said.
China's Deal to Control Israeli Port May Threaten U.S.
The Haifa port will come under control of the Shanghai International Port Group in 2021. Israeli critics are worried about potential security issues posed by China's presence.
Earliest Mediterranean Cheese-Making Evidence Found
Previously, the oldest direct evidence for cheese-making in the region dated to the beginning of the Bronze Age.
Amber Played Key Role in the Prehistoric Mediterranean
Amber has been valued for its color and natural beauty since ancient times.
Scientists Date Massive Ancient Volcanic Eruption
The eruption, which took place on the Greek island of Santorini, was so powerful that the effects were felt as far away as Egypt and modern-day Turkey.
1,500 People Have Died Crossing Mediterranean in 2018
The International Organization for Migration has said that 1,504 people have died this year, with more than half of those deaths occurring since June 1.
112 Drown in Mediterranean Sea, Death Toll on the Rise
1,763 people drowned attempting to immigrate to Europe through the Mediterranean in 2017.
Russia Sends Latest Missile Ship Near Syria For Drills
Buyan-M-class missile corvette Vyshny Volochyok was officially made part of the Black Sea Fleet and is headed off for global military drills.
Russia Says Missile Ships to Stay in Mediterranean
Russian warships and submarines don't only target ISIS and other Syrian insurgents, but also provide a cover against NATO's southern flank in Europe.
Ancient Greek Harbor From City in the Bible Discovered
An earthquake struck Lechaion somewhere between 50 and 125 A.D., and the majority of the ruins have since been buried beneath sediment.
The Mediterranean's Megacycle of 'Tsunamis' and Storms
As frightening as they are, real tsunamis do much less damage than storms—and they may be less common than scientists realized.
Russia's New Cruise Missile Submarines Head for Syria
The Varshavyanka class are among the quietest in the world, according to the boasts of Russian state media.
Russia's Military in Syria Reveals Major NATO Weakness
In defending Syria's government, Russia honored an old alliance and gained a new, strategic victory over NATO.
Russia Fires Cruise Missiles At ISIS Near Palmyra
Moscow ordered its Admiral Essen frigate and Krasnodar submarine to open fire.
Russia Set For Rocket Fire Off Libya, U.S. FAA Warns
Moscow has deployed at least two cruise-missile armed frigates and intel ships.
Russia Sends Cruise Missile Frigate to Mediterranean
The Admiral Essen joins its sister vessel, which arrived after the U.S. strike on Syria.