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Did Neanderthals sailed to Mediterranean islands?

Last Updated: Saturday, November 17, 2012, 18:42

A study has provided new evidence which suggests that Neanderthals, or even older Homo erectus (“Upright Man”) might have sailed around the Mediterranean, stopping at islands such as Crete and Cyprus.

10 drown as boat sinks in Mediterranean

Last Updated: Sunday, November 4, 2012, 21:54

At least 10 people drowned and 70 others were rescued after their boat sank between the Libyan coast and the Italian Island of Lampedusa.

French police sweep alleged ‘jihadist network’

Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 20:01

The raids stemmed from a grenade attack on September 19 against a Jewish grocery story outside Paris in which one person was mildly injured, officials said.

Turkish military plane crashes in Mediterranean

Last Updated: Friday, June 22, 2012, 21:28

The military plane took off from the southern Malatya-Erhac air base. The fate of the two pilots was not clear.

Mediterranean diet benefits mental and physical health

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:25

For years, the Mediterranean diet has been tied to lesser chances of illness and increased well-being.

Solar powered plane flies over Mediterranean for its last rehearsal

Last Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:22

A solar powered plane takes off for its “last rehearsal” before a round-the-world attempt in 2014.

Italy: Olive tree to be named after Michelle Obama

Last Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 09:11

Michelle Obama has used her high-profile position to educate Americans about the importance of healthy food.

`Syrian military unit comes under sea attack`

Last Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 15:29

Gunmen in inflatable dinghies have attacked a Syrian military unit on the Mediterranean coast, the SANA official news agency said.

Mediterranean-style diet `secret to centenarian’s longevity`

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 12:28

The key step that could help us all live happily and healthily to the age of 100 or more is to follow the lead of simple villagers from a remote part of Sicily, a new study has suggested.

Egypt charges 75 people in deadly soccer riot

Last Updated: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 18:08

At least 74 people were killed in the Feb. 1 riot, the world`s worst soccer-related disaster in 15 years.

Cyprus rivals hold second day of UN talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 10:24

Rival Greek- and Turkish- Cypriot leaders held a second day of UN-brokered talks aiming for a breakthrough in efforts to reunite the divided Mediterranean island, officials said.

Rare sea horses found in the river Thames

Last Updated: Saturday, October 8, 2011, 17:27

A colony of rare short-snouted sea horses has been spotted in the Thames river, the UK`s Environment Agency said.