MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has sent warships to the Mediterranean Sea in case it has to evacuate its citizens from Syria, Interfax news agency quoted a naval source as saying on Tuesday. Full story
A faux tsunami will strike shorelines throughout the northeast Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea today (Nov. 27) and tomorrow. The simulation is a test of a new early warning system for the region being run by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO). Full story
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Israeli navy seized an international pro-Palestinian activist ship in the Mediterranean sea on Saturday to prevent it breaching its blockade of the Gaza Strip, a military spokeswoman said. Full story
There are fewer fin whales in the Mediterranean Sea than previously believed, a new analysis shows, and the endangered species' survival is increasingly threatened by noisy humans. Full story
Reports are surfacing that Syria may have shot down a Turkish fighter jet over Syrian waters in the Mediterranean Sea. NBC's Richard Engel reports.
An ancient warship's ram has been slowly disintegrating since it was retrieved from the floor of the Mediterranean Sea. A new analysis shows sulfuric acid buildup is to blame. Full story
An Israeli man fishes in the Mediterranean sea after sunset at a beach in the southern city of Ashkelon December 3, 2012. REUTERS/Amir Cohen (ISRAEL - Tags: SOCIETY)
A man fishes along the shore of the Mediterranean sea as the port of Jaffa is seen in the background, in Tel Aviv November 22, 2012. A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers took hold on Thursday after eight days of conflict, although deep mistrust on both sides cast doubt on how long the
Syrian women from Aleppo are seen walking into the Mediterranean sea at Ramlet el Baida on a warm day in Beirut November 17, 2012. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi (LEBANON - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)
Syrian children from Aleppo jump into the Mediterranean sea at Ramlet el Baida on a warm day in Beirut November 17, 2012. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi (LEBANON - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)
