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Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel
Somali pirates seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people, the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean said.[3]
Covered by ABC News, The Washington Times and Washington Examiner
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- Center: ABC News (−0.19).
- Leans right: none.
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27), Washington Examiner (+1.34).
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