Chinese dissident is detained in South Korea after fleeing by inflatable boat

SEOUL, South Korea — A Chinese dissident who fled the country aboard an inflatable boat has been detained in South Korea, with rights groups calling for him to be granted asylum after three previous escape attempts saw him returned to China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

1 killed, 2 survive U.S. strike on boat in eastern Pacific, SOUTHCOM says

The latest U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat killed one and left two survivors in the eastern Pacific, U.S. Southern Command said Tuesday night. As with previous strikes, SOUTHCOM alleged on social media that the boat was “operated by Designated Terrorist Organization,” was “transiting along known narco-trafficking routes” and was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations.” … Read more

U.S. Coast Guard now has boat of husband of woman who went missing in Bahamas

The United States Coast Guard has taken possession of the sailboat owned by the American man whose wife disappeared in the Bahamas last month, an official said Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The official, from the Coast Guard’s Fort Pierce station, referred additional questions … Read more

11 people injured, taken to hospitals after boat explosion near Miami

MIAMI — About a dozen people were taken to hospitals with injuries Saturday after a boat explosion near Miami, the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue agency said. The charter boat was in Biscayne Bay, near Haulover Sandbar, when the blast erupted on board, according to preliminary information from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. More than … Read more

11 hospitalized in possible Miami boat explosion, officials say

Several people were hurt after a possible boat explosion Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar in Miami, Florida, according to Miami-Dade fire officials. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said it responded, along with the Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to a report of a possible boat explosion at approximately 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time.  … Read more

15 hospitalized after possible boat explosion near Miami Beach

At least 15 people were hospitalized Saturday following a possible boat explosion near North Miami Beach. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported that just after 12:30 p.m., 25 units — including ocean rescue teams and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission … Read more

Pentagon says one survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills 2

The U.S. military’s latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor. Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a black, boat-shaped image before what appears to be an explosion, followed by a column of fire rising from the ocean. Southern … Read more

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor. Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a black, boat-shaped image before what appears to be an explosion, followed by a column of fire rising from the … Read more