Mediterranean
Threefold Increase in Illegal Migrants Arriving in Greece by Sea
Over 10,000 migrants arrived in the first three months of this year.
Inside the ISIS Naval Base on the Mediterranean
An activist inside Derna, Libya tells of floggings and beheadings half a day's sail from Italy and Greece.
Almost 1,000 Migrants Rescued Over 24 Hours in Mediterranean Boat Crossings
The North African migrants were on seven vessels which were rescued in a single day this week, Italian and Tunisian authorities said on Wednesday.
Cyprus Agrees Deal to Let Russian Navy Use Ports
The Russian navy will be allowed to use ports on the Mediterranean island nation, in a move that has alarmed experts.
Italy Ready to Lead Coalition in Libya to Prevent 'Caliphate Across the Sea'
Italian defence minister speaks of "urgent" need to tackle jihadists in North Africa amid wave of boat refugees.
Lack of Co-ordination Leaves EU 'Vulnerable' to Jihadists Posing as Refugees
ISIS militants allegedly smuggled into Europe through eastern Mediterranean borders disguised as refugees.
Cargo Ship Carrying Hundreds of Migrants Docks in Italy
The boat sent out a distress call on Tuesday, but no gunmen were found on board
Airlift Begins for Hundreds Trapped on Burning Italian Ferry
Air crews raced to rescue as many of the hundreds trapped on board as possible before nightfall as storms hampered seaborne operations.
As Many as 700 Migrants Feared Drowned in Med After Traffickers Ram Ship
Hundreds of migrants fleeing war zones in Africa and the Middle East have drowned in the "deadliest weekend ever in the Mediterranean", says UNHCR
Around 30 Migrants Found Dead on Boat Heading for Italy
More than 5,000 people were rescued by the Italian Navy this weekend as migrants attempt to cross from North Africa.