Legal Corner
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“Land Grab at Sea”
China’s push causing international concern. “Land Grab at Sea” Threatens World Trade Land grab at sea – the aggressive territorial expansion of nations like Russia and China into the ocean […]
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Spain denies IUU fishing role
Somalis claim illegal fishing could push them back into piracy. Spain: Government and tuna fleet refute accusations of illegal fishing in Somalia The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) […]
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Quagmire of Italian marines’ case
Diplomatic squabbles between countries and no end in sight. Quagmire of Italian marines’ case: Woebegone to bygone? PREETAM KAUSHIK t was a warm evening in February 2012 when two Indian […]
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Pirate kingpin trial begins
Afweyne refuses to appear in court on first day. Trial against alleged Somali pirate kingpin begins The trial of an alleged Somali pirate kingpin has begun in the Belgian city […]
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US calls for end to China land grab
“Turning an underwater rock into an airfield simply does not afford the rights of sovereignty…” Carter Calls For ‘Immediate & Complete Halt’ To South China Sea Island Building By COLIN […]
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Japan: maritime security aid to Vietnam
Territorial disputes with China unite nations. Japan pledges maritime security aid to Vietnam Japan has promised Vietnam ships to strengthen its forces in the South China Sea, with the two […]
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UK can’t assist jailed guards
Pirate hunter Nick, from Ashington, is one of six ex-soldiers facing illegal weapons charges and is to stand trial this week Nick Dunn trial: Foreign Office unable to interfere with […]
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Venezuela detains three vessels
Subsidised petrol smuggled to neighbouring countries. Venezuela detains three vessels for suspected fuel smuggling: navy BY MIRCELY GUANIPA Three vessels suspected of smuggling subsidized fuel from Venezuela’s refinery-rich Paraguana peninsula […]
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Shipping braced for migrant cost
International conventions require vessels to help distressed migrant boats. Shipping industry braces for costs from migrant crisis By SARA SJOLIN The shipping industry faces a hit to profits from the […]
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Fishing pirates flee Thailand
“We blinked and the ship was gone.” Fishing pirates flee Thailand in black-listed boat Lindsay Murdoch Bangkok: A notorious black-listed fishing vessel has broken free of Thai naval authorities off the […]
