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Why has piracy become a major problem in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean? Some say it’s a response to the turmoil Somalia has been going through. WATCH THE PROGRAM HERE (Presented by CBC) In 1997 and 1998, … read more »
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Somali insurgents fire mortars toward U.S. Congressman Donald Payne during a visit to the Somali capital, Reuters reported. “One mortar landed at the airport when Payne’s plane was due to fly and five others after he left and no one … read more »
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(CNN) — The American captain of a cargo ship held hostage by pirates jumped overboard from the lifeboat where he was being held, and U.S. Navy SEALs shot and killed three of his four captors, according to a senior U.S. … read more »
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(CNN) –Two low-flying helicopters drifted over a suspected pirate base in northeast Somalia on Sunday morning, sending residents into a panic, a local journalist source told CNN. Residents believed the helicopters were planning an air raid over the port of … read more »
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Somali pirates continue their attacks against international ships in and around the Gulf of Aden, despite the deterrent of stepped-up international naval escorts and patrols – and the increased failure rate of their attacks. Under agreements with Somalia, the U.N, … read more »
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CNN’s Stan Grant has the latest on the hostage situation off the coast of Somalia in which an American is being held. Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a>
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Weekend Edition Saturday, April 11, 2009 · The standoff between U.S. forces and Somali pirates has moved into its fourth day off the Horn of Africa. The pirates took U.S. Captain Richard Phillips from the American ship on Wednesday, after … read more »
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Nairobi/Washington – Somali pirates recaptured the captain of a US-operated ship after he jumped from the lifeboat he was being held on into the Indian Ocean, media reports said Friday, as the US Navy sent extra ships to the region. … read more »
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Somali waters are the most dangerous in the world for international shipping. All types of ships, from small vessels to container ships and huge oil tankers, are targets for pirates, but yet need.
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WASHINGTON — An American sea captain held hostage by pirates jumped into the ocean and tried to swim away, but he was retaken by the Somali bandits, military officials said. Capt. Richard Phillips, taken hostage when pirates tried to seize … read more »
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AP WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has declined to answer a question about the hostage situation off the coast of Somalia. The president was asked about the incident as he met with U.S. homeowners about refinancing mortgages. At the close … read more »
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday it has been called in by the U.S. Navy to assist with the hostage negotiations with Somali pirates holding an American ship captain. An spokesman for the federal law … read more »
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By STEVEN R. HURST WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton said there would be days — and nights — like this. For the second time in four days and with less than three months in office, President Barack Obama has received … read more »
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The Somali pirates are, at last report, in a lifeboat, holding a hostage, the captain of the Maersk Alabama. Here’s what they may not know: No American vessel has been attacked by pirates since 1804. In that time, the United … read more »
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AFP – The 17,000-tonne vessel was attacked in the Indian Ocean, 400 miles from the Somali capital Mogadishu. The vessel is owned by the Copenhagen-based container shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk. In a statement, the company later confirmed that the US-flagged … read more »
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Arrintani waxay noqotay mid Soomaalida oo dhan ka cajabisa, laakiin waxaan mar danbe la oran doonin Al Shabaab ajnabi kuma jiro. Part 2 Part 3 Arrintani waxay noqotay mid Soomaalida oo dhan ka cajabisa, laakiin waxaan mar danbe la oran … read more »
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By HELENE COOPER – New York Times In a wide-ranging speech before the Turkish Parliament in the capital, Ankara, Mr. Obama extended his campaign of outreach to the Muslim world, painting himself as a man who understands it and would … read more »
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Pirates have captured a German-owned ship 720 km off Somalia. The container vessel Hansa Stavanger has a crew of 24 and reports suggest that some of those held may be Russian.
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