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Philippine boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade in a faceoff near a disputed shoal

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MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine supply boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea on Wednesday in a recurring confrontation near a disputed shoal some fear could spark a larger security crisis that could draw in the United States. Two Philippine coast guard ships escorted the smaller supply boats, but it … Read more

Italy approves new migrant detention as speak turns to naval blockade to forestall launching of boats

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ROME — The Italian authorities accepted new measures to crack down on migration Monday, after the southern island of Lampedusa was once more overwhelmed by a wave of arrivals setting off from Tunisia and the migration concern returned to middle stage in Europe with speak of a naval blockade. The measures accepted by the Cupboard … Read more