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Greek-flagged oil tanker attacked in Red Sea not leaking oil
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Greek-flagged oil tanker attacked in Red Sea not leaking oil

26 August 2024
The European naval mission Aspides in the Red Sea says the Greek oil tanker Sounion, which was attacked by Houthi rebels, does not appear to be leaking oil. The tanker is carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil. If it leaked into the sea, it would cause an environmental disaster.
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Moroccan King Mohammed VI pardons over 4,800 cannabis growers
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Moroccan King Mohammed VI pardons over 4,800 cannabis growers

20 August 2024
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned more than 4,800 people wanted or convicted of illegal cannabis cultivation. This was reported by the Moroccan newspaper Le Matin and the French news agency AFP on Monday evening (19 August), citing the North African country's justice ministry. The pardoned farmers simply met the 'conditions for pardon', the ministry said, explaining the decision.
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Belarus says it has increased military presence near Ukrainian border
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Belarus says it has increased military presence near Ukrainian border

20 August 2024
Belarus said on Monday (19 August) that it had sent more troops to its border with Ukraine. A day earlier, President Alexander Lukashenko said nearly a third of the Belarusian army was stationed on the border, although he did not give exact figures. Belarusian General Andrei Lukyanovich said this included anti-aircraft troops.
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US strengthens military fleet in Middle East
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US strengthens military fleet in Middle East

12 August 2024
In a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Gallant, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin promised that an aircraft carrier already on its way to the Middle East would be speeded up. The US is also sending a nuclear submarine with guided missiles - the USS Georgia - to the region. The US aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt has been in the region for some time and will soon be joined by the USS Abraham Lincoln, which will carry advanced Joint Strike Fighter jets.
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Morocco to build high-speed train to Fez via Meknes
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Morocco to build high-speed train to Fez via Meknes

9 August 2024
Morocco is pushing ahead with the development of high-speed rail. Morocco plans to launch a tender to study the project of a high-speed rail link between Fez and Rabat, with a stop in Meknes. Meknes is one of the cities that will be used for team training and accommodation during the 2030 FIFA World Cup.