international waters
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The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
They were detained by Israel after its soldiers seized them in international waters.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Washington accused Cuba of unlawfully targeting civilian planes in international waters, and other countries condemned the action.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Congress passed the law at issue in the case—the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act—in 1996 after Cuba shot down American civilian airplanes over international waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
These “floating warehouses” were then anchored in international waters for six months or even a year, beyond the reach of the Coast Guard.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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