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• North Korea: Two Koreas Exchange Artillery Shell Fire in West Sea
Jan 27, 2010 — Provocative North Korean military drills led to an exchange of warning shots between the militaries of the two Koreas on Wednesday (1/27). North Korea claims artillery shells fired just north of the de-facto maritime border in the West Sea (aka Yellow Sea) were part of an annual military drill. But the activity was close enough to the Northern Limit Line (NLL) that the South fired its own shells towards the NLL, presumably to demonstrate its readiness and force.
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• Economic and Environmental Toll of Texas Oil Spill
Jan 25, 2010 — The affects on the economy and environment of Saturday's oil spill in the Port of Port Author, Texas are sure to be felt for a long time. Officials have said that the closure of the Sabine-Neches Waterway will impact the economy to the tune of $200 million a day. It is expected to remain closed for several days. And then there is the environment. Crews are fighting to cleanup what is the state's worst oil spill in more than a decade. According to the Coast Guard, approximately 9 miles of shoreline are affected.
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• Somalia: British Couple Believes Pirates Will Kill Them in Days
Jan 23, 2010 — The British husband and wife who were seized by Somali pirates last October believe they will be killed within a few days if their captor's ransom demands are not met. The husband gave a phone interview on Friday in which he said the pirates set a deadline of "three or four" days.
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• Malaysia: Malaysia Tightens Border Security
Jan 20, 2010 — Coupled with the Philippines crackdown on Islamic militants and powerful local politicians in the southern regions of that country, plus the U.S. travel warning Malaysia is bolstering its security along its maritime borders. One fear is Filipinos will flee to Malaysia's Sabah state to escape the current strife in their country. The other is the U.S. travel warning focuses on the possibility that criminal and terror groups may be planning attacks in Sabah. In response, Sabah's police have increased patrols along the east coast frequented by tourists.
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