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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jim Gomez

Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising concerns about a possible major spill

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A Philippine oil tanker sank in Manila Bay early Thursday after encountering huge waves, and the coast guard was working to determine whether the vessel was leaking oil — in what could be a major spill — after it rescued 16 of 17 crew members in a nighttime operation, officials said.

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