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A ship earlier hit by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, the first vessel lost in conflict

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday, the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of their campaign over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

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  1. New York Post

    Ship attacked by Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea (opens New York Post)

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    The Rubymar had been drifting northward after being attacked on Feb. 18 in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

  2. WREG Memphis

    A ship earlier hit by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, the first vessel lost in conflict (opens WREG Memphis)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday, the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of their campaign over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

  3. Forbes

    Ship Sinks After Houthi Attack—A First In Conflict (opens Forbes)

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    It’s the first time the Houthis have sunk a ship since the group began its offensive—and it’s sparking environmental concerns.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Ship earlier attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Officials say a ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water

  5. The Guardian

    Stricken ship attacked by Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea (opens The Guardian)

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    Belize-flagged Rubymar was initially hit on 18 February as part of militants’ continued campaign over war in Gaza

  6. Voice of America

    Ship Attacked by Yemen's Houthi Rebels Sinks in Red Sea (opens Voice of America)

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    The Rubymar is the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of the Houthis’ campaign

  7. Delaware Public Media

    Cargo ship sinks in Red Sea nearly 2 weeks after being hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    The Belize-flagged Rubymar was the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of the rebels' campaign over Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    A ship earlier hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, the first vessel lost in conflict - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday, the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of their campaign over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

  9. Breitbart News

    Vessel Hit by Houthis Becomes First Ship to Sink During Red Sea Crisis (opens Breitbart News)

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    A ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday.

  10. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Ship earlier hit by Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, the first vessel lost in conflict (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi terrorists has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday.

  11. Time

    Ship Hit by Yemen's Houthi Rebels Sinks in the Red Sea (opens Time)

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    A ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said on Saturday.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Ship hit by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea, first vessel lost in conflict (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water

  13. PBS NewsHour

    Ship recently hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, 1st vessel lost in conflict (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    A ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday, the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of their campaign over Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

  14. Politico

    Ship hit earlier by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea (opens Politico)

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    It is the first vessel lost in the conflict.

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