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Yemen war clouds raise dangers for top oil shipping route | Reuters - 0 views

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The war in Yemen threatens the Bab el-Mandeb passage, a shipping route that through which 4 million barrels of oil are shipped daily to out to the United States, Europe and Asia. Shipping is a crucial component for the economy in the Middle East and conflicts like this show the natural side of war.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The war in Yemen threatens the Bab el-Mandeb passage, a shipping route that through which 4 million barrels of oil are shipped daily to out to the United States, Europe and Asia. Shipping is a crucial component for the economy in the Middle East and conflicts like this show the natural side of war.</div>

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The Importance of the Suez Canal - 0 views

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stuartsayes on 25 Apr 16

An article published by Al Jazeera reports an attack on a container ship that was passing through the Suez Canal around the date September 1, 2013. Though the attack was unsuccessful, this article exemplifies the importance of the Suez Canal to the global markets and documents the presence of active security by the Egyptian armed forces along the canal.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An article published by Al Jazeera reports an attack on a container ship that was passing through the Suez Canal around the date September 1, 2013. Though the attack was unsuccessful, this article exemplifies the importance of the Suez Canal to the global markets and documents the presence of active security by the Egyptian armed forces along the canal.</div>

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Blockade of Israeli Ship in Port of Oakland - 0 views

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This source reports the third day of a successful blockade of an Israeli ship in the port of Oakland. The organization blocking the ability to dock wishes to voice their disapproval with the relationship between the U.S. and Israel, and bring exposure to the partnership formed between the two countries which they believe resulted in the current militarization of police forces in the United States.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This source reports the third day of a successful blockade of an Israeli ship in the port of Oakland. The organization blocking the ability to dock wishes to voice their disapproval with the relationship between the U.S. and Israel, and bring exposure to the partnership formed between the two countries which they believe resulted in the current militarization of police forces in the United States.</div>

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ISIS moving cement factories to Syria - 0 views

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Three major factories shipped to ISIS-held areas of Syria.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Three major factories shipped to ISIS-held areas of Syria.</div>

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csosa14 on 24 Mar 15

Three major factories shipped to ISIS-held areas of Syria.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Three major factories shipped to ISIS-held areas of Syria. </div>

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csosa14 on 24 Mar 15

Three major factories shipped to ISIS-held areas of Syria.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Three major factories shipped to ISIS-held areas of Syria.</div>

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What Led Those American Ships Into Iranian Waters? - 0 views

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The first official report regarding the capture of two American ships was release at the beginning of this year (2016). This is an important concept in relations between two countries and helps see the power that exists with a country's international water line,

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The first official report regarding the capture of two American ships was release at the beginning of this year (2016). This is an important concept in relations between two countries and helps see the power that exists with a country's international water line,</div>

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Declared Syrian chemical weapon stockpile now completely destroyed - The Washington Post - 0 views

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In August of 2014, the Obama administration announced the completion of destruction of Syrian chemical weapon stockpile was destroyed. The stockpile was aboard a Danish cargo ship and held some of the worlds most dangerous weapons.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In August of 2014, the Obama administration announced the completion of destruction of Syrian chemical weapon stockpile was destroyed. The stockpile was aboard a Danish cargo ship and held some of the worlds most dangerous weapons. </div>

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Jihadis book cruise ships to join extremists in Syria - 0 views

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MONACO (AP) - Would-be jihadi fighters are increasingly booking tickets on cruise ships to join extremists in battle zones in Syria and Iraq, hoping to bypass stepped-up efforts to thwart them in neighboring Turkey, Interpol officials have told The Associated Press.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">MONACO (AP) - Would-be jihadi fighters are increasingly booking tickets on cruise ships to join extremists in battle zones in Syria and Iraq, hoping to bypass stepped-up efforts to thwart them in neighboring Turkey, Interpol officials have told The Associated Press.</div>

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Interpol investigates the use of cruise ships by jihadist fighters - NBC News - 0 views

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Outgoing head of Interpol, Ronald Noble suggests that jihadist fighters are traveling to Syria and Iraq on cruise ships.Â

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Outgoing head of Interpol, Ronald Noble suggests that jihadist fighters are traveling to Syria and Iraq on cruise ships.Â</div>

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U.S. warship en route to block Iranian ships carrying weapons - 1 views

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U.S.warships will make a power move by blocking weapons delivered by Iran to Houthi rebels in Yemen.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">U.S.warships will make a power move by blocking weapons delivered by Iran to Houthi rebels in Yemen.</div>

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DEA: Hezbollah drug money scheme disrupted - CNNPolitics.com - 0 views

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The DEA caught Lebanese militant organization, Hezbollah, in an international drug operation that was helping to finance the terrorist network's operations in Syria. Hezbollah worked with South American drug cartels to smuggle the drugs via the bodies of expensive foreign sports cars being shipped internationally.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The DEA caught Lebanese militant organization, Hezbollah, in an international drug operation that was helping to finance the terrorist network's operations in Syria. Hezbollah worked with South American drug cartels to smuggle the drugs via the bodies of expensive foreign sports cars being shipped internationally.</div>

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10 largest ports in the Middle East Ports - 0 views

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This article presents the top 10 shipping ports in the Middle East by giving a description, pictures, and specifications of the ports. The history of each port corresponds to the great wealth that each port creates for the respective region and this site presents a general understanding of the ports' history.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article presents the top 10 shipping ports in the Middle East by giving a description, pictures, and specifications of the ports. The history of each port corresponds to the great wealth that each port creates for the respective region and this site presents a general understanding of the ports' history.</div>

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Exclusive: Russia, despite draw down, shipping more to Syria than removing - 0 views

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joepouttu on 30 Mar 16

Russia announced its removal of military presence from Syria was starting last week. It seems as if reallocating their military resources within Syria is more accurate; they have been shipping in increased amounts of supplies for Syrian forces.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Russia announced its removal of military presence from Syria was starting last week. It seems as if reallocating their military resources within Syria is more accurate; they have been shipping in increased amounts of supplies for Syrian forces.</div>

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The Cargo Cults of USA - Part II | The Gamming - 0 views

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Smuggler Says He Sent ISIS Fighters To Europe - 0 views

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He charges $2,500 for each refugee he sends to Europe from Turkey, shipping them by boat to Greece.
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Polisario accused of trafficking children to Europe | Sahara Question - 0 views

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The trafficking ring is said to involve Sahrawi children being shipped to European families for adoption.
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the international network had a ready list of European families who wanted to buy children for adoption, and approached the Polisario/Algerian team with the offer.
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ccfuentez on 03 Feb 16

A trafficking ring has been taking Sahrawi children to Europe. The children are taken under the impression that they are going on a "vacation," but in reality they are taken to families in Europe who want to buy them to adopt.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A trafficking ring has been taking Sahrawi children to Europe. The children are taken under the impression that they are going on a "vacation," but in reality they are taken to families in Europe who want to buy them to adopt. </div>

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interactive map of Middle East ports - 0 views

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This source presents a visual tool for understanding the layout of ports in the Middle East. Not only does the site show the locations, icons show the size of the ports in the region.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This source presents a visual tool for understanding the layout of ports in the Middle East. Not only does the site show the locations, icons show the size of the ports in the region.</div>

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Iranian support seen crucial for Yemen's Houthis - 0 views

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jherna2a on 09 Mar 16

Iran has provided weapons, medical aid, and training to the Houthis. In 2013, a ship smuggling Iranian weapons to Yemen was seized.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Iran has provided weapons, medical aid, and training to the Houthis. In 2013, a ship smuggling Iranian weapons to Yemen was seized.</div>

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US Increases Efforts to Intercept Iran Weapons Heading for Yemen - 0 views

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The United States is sending warships to intercept Iranian ships suspected of carrying weapons to Houthis.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The United States is sending warships to intercept Iranian ships suspected of carrying weapons to Houthis.</div>

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