News Topic - Somalia
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Report: Pirates rake in up to $30M
MOGADISHU, Somalia---- Pirates off Somalia's lawless coast have raked in up to US$30 million in ransoms this year alone, a London-based think tank reported Thursday, as negotiations continued between pirates and shipping officials over the release of a Ukrainian tanker laden with battle tanks a ... more »
Chicago Sun Times – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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MOGADISHU, Somalia---- Pirates off Somalia's lawless coast have raked in up to US$30 million in ransoms this year alone, a London-based think tank reported Thursday, as negotiations continued between pirates and shipping officials over the release of a Ukrainian tanker laden with battle tanks a ... more »
Chicago Sun Times – Oct 2, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Somalia gives world permission to attack pirates seeking £11m ransom for ship of Soviet tanksSomalia today gave the go-ahead for foreign powers to use force against pirates seeking an £11million ransom for a ship loaded with 33 Soviet-made tanks.
Mail Online – Oct 2, 2008 09:59 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Somalia allows force against pirates
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Somalia authorized foreign powers on Wednesday to use force against pirates holding a ship loaded with tanks for $20 million ransom, raising the stakes for bandits being watched by the U.S. Navy.
GoErie.com – Oct 2, 2008 09:54 AM [GMT] – comment?
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MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Somalia authorized foreign powers on Wednesday to use force against pirates holding a ship loaded with tanks for $20 million ransom, raising the stakes for bandits being watched by the U.S. Navy.
GoErie.com – Oct 2, 2008 09:54 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Somalia accepts international help against pirates
The Russian and US navies have been given permission by Somalia to use force against the pirates who have hijacked a ship carrying 33 tanks and other military hardware.
Telegraph.co.uk – Oct 2, 2008 08:36 AM [GMT] – comment?
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The Russian and US navies have been given permission by Somalia to use force against the pirates who have hijacked a ship carrying 33 tanks and other military hardware.
Telegraph.co.uk – Oct 2, 2008 08:36 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Piracy off the Somalia coast
Facts and figures on the phenomenon threatening to disrupt international maritime trade.
Al Jazeera – Oct 2, 2008 07:16 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Facts and figures on the phenomenon threatening to disrupt international maritime trade.
Al Jazeera – Oct 2, 2008 07:16 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Kenyan police arrest piracy watchdog official
AP - Kenyan police have arrested a maritime watchdog official on suspicion of criminal activity just days after the official gave reporters sensitive information about a hijacked arms freighter off Somalia's coast.
Yahoo! – Oct 2, 2008 07:14 AM [GMT] – comment?
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AP - Kenyan police have arrested a maritime watchdog official on suspicion of criminal activity just days after the official gave reporters sensitive information about a hijacked arms freighter off Somalia's coast.
Yahoo! – Oct 2, 2008 07:14 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Foreigners get OK to go after pirates
Somalia authorized foreign powers on Wednesday to use force against pirates holding a ship loaded with tanks for $20 million ransom, raising...
The Seattle Times – Oct 2, 2008 06:48 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Somalia authorized foreign powers on Wednesday to use force against pirates holding a ship loaded with tanks for $20 million ransom, raising...
The Seattle Times – Oct 2, 2008 06:48 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Attack pirates holding ship, Somali government says
JOHANNESBURG -- The Somali government has invited foreignpowers to attack the pirates holding a Ukrainian cargo ship loadedwith tanks hostage in its waters. Even though Somalia is a patchworkof warring clans and gangs, the Transitional Federal Government isrecognized internationally and the Somali d ... more »
Canada.com – Oct 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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JOHANNESBURG -- The Somali government has invited foreignpowers to attack the pirates holding a Ukrainian cargo ship loadedwith tanks hostage in its waters. Even though Somalia is a patchworkof warring clans and gangs, the Transitional Federal Government isrecognized internationally and the Somali d ... more »
Canada.com – Oct 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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8 EU States Mull Anti-piracy Force
Eight European Union countries are offering to create a maritime security force aimed to fight piracy off Somalia, where a Ukrainian cargo ship ferrying Russian-made tanks and equipment is being held for ransom. Meanwhile, Russian marines and commandoes are reportedly aboard a warship headed to the ... more »
Military.com – Oct 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Eight European Union countries are offering to create a maritime security force aimed to fight piracy off Somalia, where a Ukrainian cargo ship ferrying Russian-made tanks and equipment is being held for ransom. Meanwhile, Russian marines and commandoes are reportedly aboard a warship headed to the ... more »
Military.com – Oct 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Somalia Embraces Foreign Assistance Against Pirates
CAIRO, Oct. 1 -- With U.S. warships offshore and a Russian missile frigate on the way, Somalia's president, Abdullahi Yusuf, said Wednesday that he welcomed international intervention against Somali pirates roaming a main East-West shipping route.
Washington Post – Oct 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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CAIRO, Oct. 1 -- With U.S. warships offshore and a Russian missile frigate on the way, Somalia's president, Abdullahi Yusuf, said Wednesday that he welcomed international intervention against Somali pirates roaming a main East-West shipping route.
Washington Post – Oct 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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