1,400 migrants rescued in Mediterranean
Around 1,400 migrants were on Saturday rescued in the Mediterranean, as thousands of people continue to risk the dangerous crossing despite the arrival of winter.
Nov 13, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
Major environmental changes seen for Mediterranean: study
The Mediterranean is known as a hotspot for biodiversity, and it is warming up fast.
Oct 28, 2016, 02:43 AM IST
At least 25 people found dead in Mediterranean migrant boat: MSF
The French aid group Doctors without Borders (MSF) said Wednesday that 25 migrants had been found dead aboard an inflatable dinghy in the southern Mediterranean.
Oct 26, 2016, 20:16 PM IST
2016 deadliest for migrants in Mediterranean, says UN
A total 3,740 people have perished since January in the Mediterranean on the boat journey to Europe, making this year the deadliest yet, the UN said on Tuesday.
Oct 25, 2016, 23:35 PM IST
Russia sends two warships back to Mediterranean as Syria tensions rise
Russia today said two of its warships were heading back to join its forces in the Mediterranean amid an upsurge in tensions with Washington over Syria.
Oct 05, 2016, 21:18 PM IST
10 drown, 150 rescued from capsized migrant boat off Egypt
At least 10 people drowned when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the Egyptian coast on Wednesday, with rescue teams saving at least 150 passengers, officials said.
Sep 21, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
China, Russia to stage military drills in South China Sea
China and Russia were to start war games in the South China Sea on Monday, Beijing's defence ministry said, in a show of force after an international tribunal invalidated the Asian giant`s extensive claims in the area.
Sep 12, 2016, 09:07 AM IST
1,400 flee wildfire on Spain`s Costa Blanca
Some 1,400 people were evacuated after a wildfire fuelled by intense heat roared through brush surrounding a popular tourist resort on Spain`s Costa Blanca, officials said Monday.
Sep 06, 2016, 07:26 AM IST
Some 6,500 migrants rescued off Libya: Coastguard
The Italian coastguard said it had coordinated the rescue of about 6,500 migrants off of Libya in one of its busiest days of life-saving in recent years.
Aug 30, 2016, 06:25 AM IST
Italy rescues around 1,100 migrants in Mediterranean
About 1,100 migrants were rescued from boats in the Strait of Sicily on Sunday as they tried to reach Europe, Italy`s coastguard said.
Aug 29, 2016, 09:14 AM IST
France introduces sea patrols following terrorist attacks
A marine police spokesman has said that France has introduced sea patrols for passenger ferries to and from Britain, following the recent string of jihadist attacks in the country.
Aug 03, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
Over 3,000 migrants dead in Mediterranean so far in 2016
Over 3,000 migrants and refugees have died in the Mediterranean trying to reach Europe in 2016, a far higher toll than during the same period of 2015, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said.
Jul 26, 2016, 22:45 PM IST
Doomed EgyptAir flight broke up midair after fire: Report
An EgyptAir flight that crashed into the Mediterranean in May likely broke up in midair after a fire erupted in or near the cockpit, the New York Times reported Friday.
Jul 23, 2016, 12:01 PM IST
Nearly 3,000 dead already in Mediterranean this year- International Organization for Migration
Nearly 3,000 migrants and refugees have already perished in the Mediterranean this year while almost 250,000 have reached Europe, the International Organization for Migration said on Friday.
Jul 22, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Bodies of 21 women, one man found on migrant boat in Mediterranean: MSF
An MSF ship came to the rescue of two dinghies that were sailing close together and managed to pull 209 people, including 50 children, to safety.
Jul 21, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
More than 3,200 migrants rescued in Med: Italian coast guard
More than 3,200 migrants were rescued from the Mediterranean Tuesday in 25 operations, the Italian coast guard said.
Jul 20, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
Police tell of showdown with Nice truck killer
The police officers who confronted Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel in Nice pumped around 20 bullets into his truck in a shootout.
Jul 18, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
Rescuers save 366 migrants from boats in Mediterranean, 20 reported dead
Rescuers saved 366 migrants from rickety boats trying to cross the Mediterranean to Italy.
Jul 16, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
First time in 9 years, Gaza crossing opening for goods: Israel
A major crossing point between Gaza and Israel is set to reopen for the first time in nine years, the Israeli government announced today.
Jul 13, 2016, 23:10 PM IST
Turkey PM Yildirim says aims to develop relations with Syria, Iraq
Turkey aims to develop good relations with Syria and Iraq.
Jul 13, 2016, 14:39 PM IST
