Mediterranean
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.
Russian Air Carrier and Warships Sail to Mediterranean
The deployment would strongly boost Russia's capabilities near Aleppo.
20 Migrants Dead, 366 Saved From Boats in Mediterranean
The rescued migrants from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Bangladesh were taken to a Sicilian port for questioning.
African Migrants 'Being Sold for Their Organs'
Smugglers are selling migrants on to organ harvesters if they cannot pay their fare across to Europe.
EgyptAir MS804: Cockpit Voice Recorder Found Damaged
One of the so-called black boxes was salvaged but in a damaged state.
France, Belgium Face 'Imminent' ISIS Attacks: Report
ISIS fighters traveling without passports have started crossing Europe, a memo to Belgian police alleges.
iTunes App Can Help Migrant Boats in Distress
At least 880 migrants have died in the Mediterranean Sea over the past week.
Ahead of NATO Summit, U.S. Ups Mediterranean Presence
Two aircraft carriers will be in Mediterranean as Washington seeks to balance Russia's military activities and accelerate its fight against ISIS.
Alleged Human Smuggling Kingpin Extradited to Italy
Mered Medhanie is believed to have smuggled thousands of people from Africa into Europe.
Another Refugee Boat Capsizes in Mediterranean
Greece sent two patrol vessels, a military airplane and three helicopters to help in the rescue.
Deep-Water Search for EgyptAir Black Boxes to Begin
Investigators continue to search for clues as to why the aircraft crashed in the Mediterranean Sea.
EU Urged to Give Safe Passage Amid Refugee Deaths
Circumventing the EU-Turkey deal, migrants and refugees are crossing to Europe by other routes.
The EU Must Do Better by Refugees and Migrants
The EU's plans to prevent people smuggling have backfired.
EgyptAir Staff Emotional as Flights Continue
Colleague of downed EgyptAir aircraft speaks of "crying" colleagues as air crews work on.
Hundreds of Refugees May Have Died in Mediterranean
The refugees are believed to have set off from Libya, with 41 survivors now in Greece.
ISIS Identifies London, Berlin and Rome as Next Targets
The group sends a new message to the "Nations of the Cross" about further attacks.
Europe Is Driving Refugees To More Dangerous Routes
Could a change in the nature of sea patrols explain the increase in death rates in the Aegean?
130,000 Migrants And Refugees Cross Med In 2016
UNHCR warns of "bottleneck" at the Greece-Macedonia border.
Italian Authorities Rescue 2,000 Refugees off the Libyan Coast
The IOM estimates around 3,500 refugees have died while crossing the Mediterranean so far this year
European Union Begins Boat Patrols to Tackle People Smugglers
The EU ships get new powers to board, search, seize and divert vessels in the Mediterranean.
Why Conditions Are About to Get a Lot Worse For Europe's Refugees
The changing weather will bring the continent new challenges.