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Mediterranean

Migrants wearing face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 sit at a pier as Italian police officers stand by.

Some migrants crossing the Mediterranean say they prefer death to being returned

Migration

At least five migrants have drowned off the coast of Libya, including a woman and child. The journey to a better life is often harrowing.
Some migrants crossing the Mediterranean say they prefer death to being returned

Man on a boat lifting a young child to hand to rescuers

A year after the Italy-Libya migrant deal: Fewer deaths at sea but persistent abuse on land

Economics
Migrants

An eye doctor was out on a yacht one night and ended up in the middle of a humanitarian disaster

Conflict
EMILY is a livesafing device being used to safe refugee and migrants found at sea.

It’s a buoy, it’s a life raft, it’s Emily — the robotic craft that’s saving refugees off the coast of Greece

Conflict
Migrants attempting to cross the Mediteranean being assisted by MOAS.

Help wanted: A few brave chefs to cook for hungry seasick migrants

Food
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Yes, A Mediterranean Diet is Good For You

Arts, Culture & Media

News of a new study showing that a “Mediterranean diet” is good for your health isn’t really news for people in Spain.

Lebanon Not Happy with Showtime’s ‘Homeland’ Drama

Arts, Culture & Media

The Showtime drama Homeland follows a CIA agent hot on the trail of a suspected al Qaeda-like mole. The show recently picked up four Emmys, now, the show is making waves for something else: worst portrayal of Beirut, according to the Lebanese government.

Why Some Greeks are Returning to the Country and Heading to Farm School

Business, Economics and Jobs

Some Greeks are choosing to return to the land, and begin farming like their parents and grandparents before them. Anchor Aaron Schachter learns more from Evangelos Vergos of the American Farm School in Thessaloniki.

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The Jews of Lebanon

Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Nada Abdelsamad about her book and documentary film which shed light on the dwindling Jewish community in her native Beirut, Lebanon.

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Investors find safety in Beirut

Business, Economics and Jobs

Lebanon is enjoying a boom in its real estate and banking industries. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports that the country’s success is due to smart banking practices and the the high price tag for land.

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