Mediterranean Sea

• Hundreds of migrants have already died in 2023 crossing Mediterranean to Europe: UN

  The alert comes just a day after Italy announced a state of emergency due to the "sharp rise" in migrant journeys across the Mediterranean.

  World

  Apr 12, 2023
  
• As Mediterranean Sea warms up, climate scientists warn of dire effects

  Heat waves have become common in many countries around the Mediterranean, with dramatic side effects like wildfires, droughts, crop losses and excruciatingly high temperatures.

  World

  Aug 17, 2022
  
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• At least 43 migrants bound for Italy drown in shipwreck off Tunisia, officials say

  The boat had set off from Zuwara, on Libya's northwest coast, carrying migrants from Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Bangladesh, the humanitarian organization said.

  World

  Jul 3, 2021
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• Pope Francis calls for aid for migrants, end to violence in Libya

  During his weekly blessing overlooking St. Peter's Square, the pontiff called for ``an end to the violence'' and a path toward ``peace, stability and unity'' in the country.

  World

  Jun 14, 2020
• 1 body recovered, 5 remain missing after Canadian military helicopter crash

  One of the victims of the Canadian military helicopter crash off the coast of Greece has been identified.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020
• HMCS Halifax returns to its home port after six-month tour in the Mediterranean

  Hundreds of friends and relatives gathered at HMC Dockyard to welcome sailors home on Friday.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2020
• Aunt of Alan Kurdi speaks in St. Andrews, N.B.

  Tima Kurdi's 3-year-old nephew Alan drowned in the Mediterranean Sea as his family tried to escape Syria. She shares her family's story to promote change.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2019
• From remote Australian islands to the Mediterranean Sea: Plastic pollution is easy to see

  “The plastic on Cocos (Keeling) was largely single-use consumer items such as bottle caps and straws, as well as a large number of shoes."

  Environment

  May 22, 2019
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• Migrants arrive in Malta after hijacking tanker that rescued them

  Authorities said the migrants hijacked the tanker after it rescued them in the Mediterranean Sea, then forced the crew to head toward Europe.

  World

  Mar 28, 2019
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• Over 100 migrants were on boat that capsized in Mediterranean Sea, survivors say

  It appeared to be the latest tragedy on the dangerous central Mediterranean route from North Africa to Europe.

  World

  Jan 19, 2019