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British warship to lead EU armada into Gulf of Aden
Britain is to lead an armada of EU warships to the Gulf of Aden next month to tackle the escalating problem of piracy, in a mission expected to last 12 months.The naval fleet, under UK command, would "disrupt and tackle the scourge of piracy", foreign secretary David Miliband said yesterda ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 20, 2008 12:37 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Britain is to lead an armada of EU warships to the Gulf of Aden next month to tackle the escalating problem of piracy, in a mission expected to last 12 months.The naval fleet, under UK command, would "disrupt and tackle the scourge of piracy", foreign secretary David Miliband said yesterda ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 20, 2008 12:37 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Education in the air
Military planes of the 86th training squadron of the Naval Air Station in Pensacola are flying practice and training missions out of Myrtle Beach International Airport through Friday. They began Nov. 9.There are about 120 trainees from the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, Germany, Singapore and Saudi ... more »
MyrtleBeachOnline.com – Nov 19, 2008 05:51 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Military planes of the 86th training squadron of the Naval Air Station in Pensacola are flying practice and training missions out of Myrtle Beach International Airport through Friday. They began Nov. 9.There are about 120 trainees from the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, Germany, Singapore and Saudi ... more »
MyrtleBeachOnline.com – Nov 19, 2008 05:51 AM [GMT] – comment?
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After Oil Tanker Hijacking, Saudi Arabia to Join Anti-Piracy Efforts
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 18 -- Saudi Arabia's foreign minister on Tuesday condemned the hijacking of a Saudi supertanker carrying $100 million in crude oil, calling piracy "a disease that has to be eradicated."
Washington Post – Nov 19, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in World: Middle East
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 18 -- Saudi Arabia's foreign minister on Tuesday condemned the hijacking of a Saudi supertanker carrying $100 million in crude oil, calling piracy "a disease that has to be eradicated."
Washington Post – Nov 19, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Piracy
After hijacking of tanker carrying $100M in oil, nation to join global efforts to battle piracy.
Washington Post – Nov 19, 2008 12:36 AM [GMT] – comment?
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After hijacking of tanker carrying $100M in oil, nation to join global efforts to battle piracy.
Washington Post – Nov 19, 2008 12:36 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Saudi FM: oil supertanker hijacking 'outrageous'
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says the hijacking of a Saudi oil supertanker by Somali pirates is "an outrageous act."
KansasCity.com – Nov 18, 2008 11:40 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: Missouri: Kansas City
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says the hijacking of a Saudi oil supertanker by Somali pirates is "an outrageous act."
KansasCity.com – Nov 18, 2008 11:40 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Supertanker Sirius Star hijacked by pirates fully loaded with crude oil
The owner of a Saudi supertanker, which was hijacked by Somali pirates several hundred miles out to sea, says the 25 crew on board are safe and the ship is fully loaded with crude.Vela International Marine Ltd, a Dubai based company, said response teams have been established and are working to ensur ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 18, 2008 11:06 AM [GMT] – comment?
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The owner of a Saudi supertanker, which was hijacked by Somali pirates several hundred miles out to sea, says the 25 crew on board are safe and the ship is fully loaded with crude.Vela International Marine Ltd, a Dubai based company, said response teams have been established and are working to ensur ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 18, 2008 11:06 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Crown Estate plans tidal power future in Scotland
The Crown Estate has invited proposals from developers to install the UK's first commercial marine power sites in the area around Pentland Firth in north Scotland. This first round of development is intended to generate 700MW of clean electricity from wave and tidal sources by 2020."In thi ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 18, 2008 10:57 AM [GMT] – comment?
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The Crown Estate has invited proposals from developers to install the UK's first commercial marine power sites in the area around Pentland Firth in north Scotland. This first round of development is intended to generate 700MW of clean electricity from wave and tidal sources by 2020."In thi ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 18, 2008 10:57 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Afghans expect more talks soon with ex-Taliban
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan government representatives will meet former members of the Taliban behind closed doors in Saudi Arabia soon for a second round of talks on how to end the insurgency.
Reuters – Nov 18, 2008 09:02 AM [GMT] – comment?
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KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan government representatives will meet former members of the Taliban behind closed doors in Saudi Arabia soon for a second round of talks on how to end the insurgency.
Reuters – Nov 18, 2008 09:02 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Alleged threat could lead to passport revocation
A Fayette County teenager who has dual citizenship in Saudi Arabia has been charged as an adult for allegedly threatening a woman at gunpoint, prompting the district attorney's office to seek revocation of the teen's passport.
PittsburghLive.com – Nov 18, 2008 05:55 AM [GMT] – comment?
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A Fayette County teenager who has dual citizenship in Saudi Arabia has been charged as an adult for allegedly threatening a woman at gunpoint, prompting the district attorney's office to seek revocation of the teen's passport.
PittsburghLive.com – Nov 18, 2008 05:55 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Afghans plan more talks with ex-Taliban
Afghan government representatives will meet former members of the Taliban behind closed doors in Saudi Arabia soon for a second round of talks on how to end the insurgency.
Canada.com – Nov 18, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Afghan government representatives will meet former members of the Taliban behind closed doors in Saudi Arabia soon for a second round of talks on how to end the insurgency.
Canada.com – Nov 18, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Canada: Ontario