international waters
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He said the French Navy boarded the Tagor, which maritime authorities said had been flying a false flag when it was detained around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany in international waters.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
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
A previous flotilla attempt was intercepted last month in international waters off Greece, with most activists expelled to Europe.
From Barron's • May 23, 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
