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Sunday, August 30 247 stories · 78 outlets · top Δ 1.00

A ferry carrying passengers capsized near Cyprus, resulting in at least seven deaths.  Donald Trump stated Venezuela will supply oil to replenish the United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserves.  In Iceland, voters rejected restarting negotiations to join the European Union.

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Northern Cyprus ferry disaster: at least seven dead as vessel capsizes – latest updates

The Guardian · Tier A6 outletsyesterday

The Northern Cyprus ferry disaster, involving the Zeycan, highlights critical gaps in the reporting surrounding maritime safety in the region, particularly the absence of information regarding vessel inspection history and capacity. While a Turkish ship, the Kibris-1, participated in the rescue, the underlying political context of the 1980 division of Cyprus remains unaddressed in initial coverage. This lack of transparency surrounding operational details and political…

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DWκ .50Δ .54Ferry carrying over 260 people capsizes off Cyprus: reports France24κ .39Δ .54Cyprus: Ferry capsizes with hundreds on board CBC Newsκ .28Δ .54Ferry carrying more than 260 passengers capsizes off northern Cyprus BBCκ .26Δ .54Seven killed and 23 missing in boat capsizing off northern Cyprus

Trump says Venezuelan oil will replenish Strategic Petroleum Reserves

Washington Examiner · Tier A5 outlets4h ago

leads with trump’s explanation of the deal

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The Hillκ .56Δ .45Trump promises to ‘fill up’ SPR after US-Venezuela oil deal BOE Reportκ .34Δ .45Trump says U.S. will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil CBS Newsκ .24Δ .45Trump says U.S. deal with Venezuela will boost oil reserves Al Jazeeraκ .19Δ .45Trump says US will refill its petroleum reserves using Venezuelan oil

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Icelanders vote no to restarting negotiations to join the European Union

Times of Israel · Tier A6 outlets12h ago

leads with opposition’s victory in the vote

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Zero Hedgeκ .48Δ .45φ .82Iceland Voters Reject Reopening Talks To Join European Union CBC Newsκ .47Δ .45Icelanders vote to stay out of EU in close-fought referendum New York Timesκ .34Δ .45Iceland Votes to Steer Clear of European Union Talks Al Jazeeraκ .29Δ .45Iceland votes to reject EU accession talks: What happens next?

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