blockade
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Among the dead were athletes, artists and students whose photographs and brief biographies have since flooded social media, creating a digital memorial of young lives snuffed out under an internet blockade.
At the same time, Marcus warned that “things could get very messy and unclear” if the DOJ’s probe of Powell continues and Tillis maintains his blockade past the end of Powell’s term.
From MarketWatch
Hundreds of truck drivers began blockading freight border crossings across several Balkan countries on Monday, demanding changes to the European Union visa system that restricts their time in the bloc.
From Barron's
The Saudis are also building close relations with Qatar -- which remains distrustful of the UAE since the blockade -- recently signing off on a high-speed rail link.
From Barron's
The blockade involved in the seizure of oil tankers is, according to experts, an unlawful use of military force.
From Los Angeles Times
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