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Authorities in the UAE emirates of Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah reopened several beaches after closing them because of an oil spill from a tanker damaged in a suspected attack in the Gulf last month. Sharjah's media office said pollution from the spill had been brought under control and the marine environment was safe. Reuters reported the reopening on Thursday. The report did not identify who was responsible for the suspected attack on the tanker.