Tag: #Mediterranean
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European countries slammed by Amnesty International for “horrific” migrant abuse
The Amnesty report reveals ‘harrowing violations’ of detained migrants returned to Libya with the complicity of European states
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Centuries old rivalry between Turkey and Greece simmers once more at public news event
Greek, Turkish ministers clash at heated public news event
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UN seeks $100m to aid African migrants En route to Europe
United Nations has sought $100m to aid African migrants En route to Europe
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Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Heart Attack: Study
According to a study, Mediterranean diet cuts the risk of a heart attack.
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Turkey Extends East Mediterranean Research Vessel Mission Again
Turkey has again extended an East Mediterranean Research Vessel mission.
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People of the World! The Ottoman era will revive: Erdogan
ANKARA: According to reports, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that a new era is about to begin after the sanctions are lifted. Addressing the 27th session of the Turkish Parliament, he said that world powers around the world are proud to raise their voices for the Palestinian nation and the oppressed Muslims around…
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Identifying migrants who died at sea meticulous work for Tunisia
Tunisia, July 5 (AFP/APP): The identity of dozens of migrants who drowned off Tunisia last month might have been lost without a trace, like thousands of others who have disappeared on the treacherous sea route to Europe. But when authorities recovered 61 bodies near the eastern port city of Sfax, they carefully took note of…
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France pulls out of NATO Mediterranean Operation over Turkey tensions
France has pulled out of the NATO Mediterranean Operation over tensions with Turkey.
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Italy authorises arrival of two ships carrying rescued migrants
Rome, Dec 4 (AFP/APP): Italy authorised the arrival of two charity ships carrying more than 100 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, under the terms of an agreement with other EU countries, the interior ministry said late Tuesday. “The European Commission has started the procedure of distributing the 61 migrants on the Alan Kurdi and the…
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Protesters say ‘real independence’ close as Lebanon turns 76
Beirut, Lebanon, Nov 22 (AFP/APP): Lebanon was marking 76 years of self-rule on Friday, but protesters say that only this year are its people experiencing “real independence”. An unprecedented protest movement has gripped the small Mediterranean country since October 17, demanding the complete overhaul of politicians deemed inept and corrupt. The demonstrations have brought together…