Malta announced Saturday a deal to for four European Union nations to accept the 64 migrants rescued at sea off Libya 10 days ago.
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Military Drills in Arctic Aim to Counter Russia, but the First Mission Is to Battle the Cold
Moscow is moving to claim Arctic territory as barriers between Russia and North America melt. Yet still bitter temperatures pose an immediate threat to NATO troops defending icy waterways.
3 Teenage Migrants Are Charged in Malta With Hijacking Ship at Sea
The suspects, said to be a sociology major and two high school students, allegedly forced a small tanker that had rescued them and others off Libya to head for Europe.
Why Do Garfield Phones Keep Washing Up on This Beach?
Bright orange plastic novelty phones, shaped like Garfield, the grumpy cartoon cat, have littered French shores for decades. Nobody knew why, until a group of volunteers followed a tip.
Cruise Ship Stranded Off Norway Reaches Shore After Harrowing Rescue Effort
The Viking Sky was carrying more than 1,300 people when it sent a mayday alert Saturday. After recovering the use of some engines, the ship finally limped into port.
A Forgotten Italian Port Could Become a Chinese Gateway to Europe
Despite American objections, Italy is set to become the first Group of 7 nation to participate in Beijing’s vast One Belt, One Road infrastructure project.
Hong Kong, Crossroads of the Criminal Wildlife Trade
Despite reforms, the territory is a linchpin in the global traffic in illegal animal parts.
Philippines Should Take Over Shipyard to Keep It From Chinese, Officials Say
President Rodrigo Duterte has pursued a China-friendly policy, but it is not clear what he thinks of proposals for the government to control the shipyard at Subic Bay.
Russia Slowly Throttles a Ukrainian Port
When Russia fired on Ukrainian naval vessels, some say it was looking to rewrite the rules in the Sea of Azov and possibly elsewhere, just as China has done in the South China Sea.
In Standoff With Russia, What Does Ukraine’s Martial Law Decree Mean?
Here are some important questions, and answers, in the latest confrontation between Russia and Ukraine.