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US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
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US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.
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Man found guilty of trying to rape woman on flight
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