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Coverage dated February 23, 2024

Officials warn of 'environmental disaster' after attack on cargo ship in Red Sea causes oil slick

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An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused an 18-mile (29-kilometer) oil slick, the U.S. military said Saturday. It also warned of the danger of a spill from the vessel's cargo of fertilizer.

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Oil slick in the Red Sea from a British-owned ship attack by Yemen's Houthis, US military says (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused an 18-mile (29-kilometer) oil slick, the U.S. military said Saturday. It also warned of the danger of a spill from the vessel's cargo of fertilizer.

  2. KOB 4

    An attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea has caused a miles-long oil slick. Things could get worse (opens KOB 4)

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    The U.S. military says an attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused a significant oil leak. It also warned of the danger of a spill from the vessel’s cargo of fertilizer. The Rubymar, a British-registered, Lebanese-operated cargo vessel, was attacked on Feb.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    An attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea has caused a miles-long oil slick. Things could get worse. (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused an 18-mile (29-kilometer) oil slick, the U.S. military said Saturday. It also warned of the danger of a spill from the vessel’s cargo of fertilizer.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    Officials warn of 'environmental disaster' after attack on cargo ship in Red Sea causes oil slick (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused an 18-mile (29-kilometer) oil slick, the U.S. military said Saturday. It also warned of the danger of a spill from the vessel's cargo of fertilizer.

  5. Green Field Reporter

    An attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea has caused a miles-long oil slick. Things could get worse - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    CAIRO (AP) — An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused an 18-mile (29-kilometer) oil slick, the U.S. military said Saturday. It also warned of the danger of a spill from the vessel’s cargo of fertilizer.

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