42 migrants presumed dead after boat sinks off Libya's coast, U.N. says
The United Nations says 42 migrants are missing, presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libya's coast, with only seven rescued after six days adrift.
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Ex-French leader Sarkozy declares himself "an innocent man" as he's jailed
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy's lawyers say, as he shows up to a Paris prison to serve a five-year sentence, that they've already appealed for his release.
French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of criminal conspiracy
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to prison for criminal conspiracy, over a plot linked to former Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi.
Trump administration may soon deport migrants to Libya, U.S. officials say
The deportations, expected to be operated by the U.S. military, could start as early as this week, two U.S. officials told CBS News.
Why Trump is weighing deporting migrants to Libya
Trump administration officials have told CBS News the U.S. could start deporting migrants to Libya. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump plans for migrant deportations to Libya
The Trump administration may begin deporting migrants to Libya as soon as this week. Two U.S. officials said that these deportations would be operated by the U.S. military. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Armed men in speedboats kidnap women, children from dinghy
Dozens of men and boys who were aboard the overcrowded dinghy jumped into the sea, Doctors Without Borders said.
Stocks rebound from morning slump following Wall Street's worst day in a month
Solid August job numbers when DOL releases its monthly employment data on Friday should allay any fears of hard landing amid September volatility, analysts say.
Dozens feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya, aid group says
A rescue group said some 60 people died while aboard a deflating rubber dinghy that drifted for days in the Mediterranean after leaving Libya. The group rescued 25 survivors.
Dozens of migrants missing after boat sinks of Libyan coast, U.N. agency says
Libya and Tunisia are principal departure points for migrants risking dangerous sea voyages in hopes of reaching Europe.
U.N. warns disease could bring a 2nd crisis in flood-ravaged Libya
Disease outbreaks could bring "a second devastating crisis" to Libya a week after a huge flash flood shattered Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths.
Libya opens investigation into dams' collapse after flood killed thousands
The floods overwhelmed two dams, sending a wall of water several meters high through the center of Derna, destroying entire neighborhoods and sweeping people out to sea.
Recovery efforts after Libya flooding
Some estimates say over 11,000 people in eastern Libya have died following catastrophic floods this week. Ciarán Donnelly, the senior vice president for crisis response, recovery and development at the International Rescue Committee, joins CBS News to discuss the challenges facing recovery efforts.
Libya flooding kills more than 11,000
Thousands are reported dead in Libya in catastrophic flooding after two dams burst, washing away whole neighborhoods in Derna. CBS News' senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
U.N. says most Libya flood deaths preventable
With survivors still desperately hoping to find the bodies of lost loved ones in debris-choked towns and cities, the United Nations said most of the thousands of deaths from floods in Libya could have been avoided. Kasim Mahjoub, a civil engineer on the ground in Libya, joined CBS News to discuss why the death toll is so high.
U.N. says most Libya flooding deaths could have been avoided
The U.N.'s grim assessment will compound the pain for tens of thousands of people still desperately searching flood debris for their missing loved ones.
Thousands dead in Libya flooding disaster
The exact death toll from Libya's devastating flooding remained unclear Thursday. However, the Libyan Red Crescent aid organization estimated that at least 11,300 people have been killed and more than 10,000 remain unaccounted for.
UN: Most Libya deaths could have been avoided
Libyan officials warn the death toll from flooding in the city of Derna could reach 20,000 people. Health officials in the country tell the Associated Press at least 5,500 are confirmed dead. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
More than 5,300 killed in Libya flooding
The death toll has passed 5,300, authorities say, after a Mediterranean storm triggered terrible floods Sunday in Libya. Two dams collapsed in the city of Derna, where waves rose more than 20 feet, sweeping away families and city blocks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on the search effort that's been impeded by collapsed roads and bridges. Then Dr. Nagib Al-Tarhouni joined CBS News by phone to discuss the situation on the ground.
Satellite images show large-scale devastation of Libya's floods
The Libyan port city of Derna was hit hardest by catastrophic floodwaters caused by Mediterranean Storm Daniel.
Libya flooding leaves thousands dead
The city of Derna in eastern Libya was home to nearly 100,000 people when Mediterranean Storm Daniel struck, causing catastrophic flooding. As CBS News' Holly Williams reports, one Libyan official says more than 5,000 people were killed. The Red Cross previously said 10,000 were missing.
Libya flooding an "unprecedented humanitarian crisis" amid civil war
As residents and emergency workers continued sifting Wednesday through mangled debris to collect the bodies of victims, officials put the death toll in Derna alone at more than 5,100.
Photos show widespread devastation after Libya floods
The devastating flooding in Libya wreaked havoc on the city of Derna on the Mediterranean coast and other places in the northern African nation.
Libya floods leave more than 5,300 dead, thousands more missing
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
Venezuela says U.S. unilaterally suspended migrant repatriation flights
President Trump posted on social media that Venezuela's airspace should be considered as "closed in its entirety."
FDA official claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.
4 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at "family gathering" in California, officials say
The suspect in the shooting remains at large, authorities said.
Pope visits Turkey's Blue Mosque for meeting with religious leaders
Pope Leo toured the 17th-century mosque, but did not pray.
Investigators probe suspect's background in D.C. National Guard shooting
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
U.K. expanding its sugar tax to include milk-based drinks
The U.K. this week extended its sugar tax to some coffee drinks and milkshakes in an ongoing effort to fight obesity.
Playwright and "Shakespeare in Love" screenwriter Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Russian attacks kill 3 in Kyiv as Ukrainian delegation travels to U.S.
Russian drone and missile attacks in and around the Ukrainian capital killed at least three people early Saturday, officials said.
U.S. airlines report short-term disruptions amid Airbus software issue
Airbus recommended an emergency software update to the A320 family of aircraft.