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California nixing algae that crowds out food for sea animals

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — For the first time, scientists say they have seen a species of bright green algae growing in the waters off...

At least 43 migrants drown off Tunisia; 84 rescued

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TUNIS, Tunisia — At least 43 migrants drowned off the coast of Tunisia on Saturday and 84 others were rescued after their boat capsized...

Egypt opens naval base, latest example of military build-up

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CAIRO — Egypt’s president inaugurated a new naval base on the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday, the latest example of the government’s military build-up. ...

Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with Britain

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MOSCOW — The Russian military on Friday launched sweeping maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea featuring warplanes capable of carrying hypersonic missiles, a show of...

EU pushes on with migrant policy outsourcing plans

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BRUSSELS — European Union leaders pushed ahead Thursday with plans to outsource the bloc’s migration policy challenges by spending billions of euros to improve...

Israel cites progress in laser that shoots down drones

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JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Monday it has successfully tested an airborne high-power laser that can shoot down drones, technology it hopes to...

2 migrants dead, more than 100 rescued off Tunisian coast

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TUNIS, Tunisia — The bodies of two migrants have been recovered from the Mediterranean Sea and another 20 remain missing a day after two...

Tunisian ship rescues 100 Europe-bound migrants from dinghy

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TUNIS, Tunisia — A Tunisian navy frigate rescued 100 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa early Tuesday as their inflatable dinghy foundered in the Mediterranean Sea. ...

Italy, EU vow to support Tunisia’s economy to stem migration

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TUNIS, Tunisia — Italy and the European Union promised Thursday to support Tunisia's economy as part of their efforts to stem migration across the...

Spain, Morocco square off after 6,000 migrants arrive by sea

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MADRID — Spain faced a humanitarian and diplomatic crisis Tuesday after thousands of Moroccans took advantage of relaxed border controls in their nation to...