Somali pirates blamed for seizure of second tanker in three months near Yemen
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"Somali pirates blamed for seizure of second tanker in three months near Yemen" is generating significant coverage in the World category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include 10TV and The Maritime Executive. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Why is "Somali pirates blamed for seizure of second tanker in three months near Yemen" trending?
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Coverage (2)
- Tanzanian-flagged tanker from Yemen hijacked by suspected Somali pirates 10TV · 13d ago
- Pirates Seize Small Product Tanker off Yemen The Maritime Executive · 13d ago
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