11.   The Iranian navy has intercepted two boats trying to smuggle goods into Iraq in violation of United Nations sanctions, the Tehran Times reported Sunday.

12.   The navy intercepted the boat Friday night off the northern port of Tripoli, the statement said.

13.   Twenty-two crew members were detained after the navy intercepted the trawler, Wapon Mai.

14.   A DMK spokesman said the Sri Lankan navy regularly intercepted Indian fishing boats from the coastal state of Tamil Nadu and occasionally gunned down the occupants.

15.   The Israeli navy intercepted a Russian ship in Lebanese territorial waters on Thursday to check its cargo, destination and crew, port officials said.