The reality behind the TV images: Meeting Iraqi family in Baghdad for first timeBAGHDAD — The last time my aunt saw me, I was 6 and sitting on a bed, curiously watching her change her son’s diaper. Russian Defense Ministry says Arctic Sea hijackers sought ransom, threatened to blow up shipMOSCOW — A Russian Defense Ministry official insisted Wednesday that the hijackers of the Arctic Sea had demanded a ransom and threatened to blow up the Russian-crewed freighter if their demands were not met, state news agencies reported. Abducted Hindalco employees freedRANCHI - Ten employees of a Hindalco plant in Jharkhand, abducted by a splinter group of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) two days ago, were freed Wednesday, police said. Russian Defense Ministry says Arctic Sea hijackers sought ransom, analysts suspect cover storyMOSCOW — The Russian Defense Ministry insists that the hijackers of the Arctic Sea ship demanded ransom. DPS busts drop house in SW Phoenix, 2nd time in a year same house being usedPHOENIX — State police say they’ve rescued 19 Mexican men being held for ransom in a drop house in southwest Phoenix. Egyptian fishermen with machetes, guns overpower pirates off Somalia, sail free after 4 monthsMOGADISHU, Somalia — Using machetes and guns, the men fought a desperate battle to take control of two boats off the Somali coast. But this time, it wasn’t pirates who launched the attack — it was Egyptian fishermen who had been held hostage for four months and who killed two brigands and took others captive as they regained control of their vessels. Russian-manned cargo ship found near Cape Verde after vanishing last month in AtlanticMOSCOW — A Russian-manned cargo ship that vanished last month in the Atlantic was found Friday near Cape Verde off the coast of West Africa, according to French and Russian officials. There was no immediate information about the condition of the crew or whether there was anyone else onboard. France: Russian-manned cargo ship found near Cape Verde after vanishing last month in AtlanticPARIS — The French Defense Ministry says a Russian-manned cargo that vanished in the Atlantic last month has been found near Cape Verde. Struggle off Somalia ends with 2 pirates dead, others captured as boats’ crews fight backMOGADISHU, Somalia — Using machetes and guns, the men fought a desperate battle to take control of two boats off the Somali coast. But this time, it wasn’t pirates who launched the attack — it was Egyptian fishermen who had been held hostage for four months and who killed two brigands and took others captive as they regained control of their vessels. Unconfirmed reports put missing cargo ship and its Russian crew near Cape VerdeMOSCOW — The search for a Russian-manned cargo ship that vanished last month in the Atlantic reached far south along the West African coast Friday with unconfirmed reports of sightings near Cape Verde. Somali pirate: Egyptian crews overpower pirates, killing 2 and escapingMOGADISHU, Somalia — The crew of two Egyptian fishing vessels overpowered Somali pirates after being held hostage for four months and, with machetes and tools, killed at least two pirates before sailing to freedom, a pirate and businessmen said Friday. Official: Somali pirates receive ransom to release German vesselNAIROBI, Kenya — A European Union naval spokesman says Somali pirates have received a ransom to release a German vessel they have been holding for more than three months. Jharkhand Police kills three kidnappers to save victimRANCHI - Jharkhand Police gunned down three suspected criminals and arrested three for kidnapping a 22-year-old boy in Ranchi on Friday. Somali insurgent group to try French hostages; official says gunmen kidnap 3 other foreignersNAIROBI, Kenya — Two French security advisers being held hostage in Somalia will soon be tried under Islamic law for alleged spying and “conspiracy against Islam,” a senior member of a rebel group holding the men said Saturday. Nigerian oil militants call 60-day cease-fire in response to release of rebel leaderABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s main militant group said Wednesday it is calling an immediate 60-day cease-fire in response to the government’s release of an ailing rebel leader. Nigerian militants attack Shell oil platformNAIROBI/ABUJA - Nigeria’s main militant group Monday said it had set a Royal Dutch Shell oil platform ablaze, the second attack since the Nigerian government last week offered an amnesty to militants. Suspected US missiles strike funeral of suspected militant in Pakistan; 2 killedDERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan — Witnesses and officials say suspected U.S. missiles have hit the funeral of purported Pakistan militants killed earlier in a similar strike. New York Times reporter David S. Rohde escapes Taliban kidnappers after 7 months in captivityKABUL — A New York Times reporter known for making investigative trips deep inside dangerous conflict zones escaped from militant captors after more than seven months in captivity in Afghanistan and Pakistan by climbing over a wall, the newspaper said Saturday. Nine foreigners, including 3 children, kidnapped in Yemen found dead, say officialsSAN’A, Yemen — Nine missing foreigners in Yemen have been murdered, said a Yemeni official Monday, apparently executed by their kidnappers in the impoverished nation in the Arabian peninsula where al-Qaida has a strong presence. Supreme Court says Iraq can’t be sued today for past actions by Saddam HusseinWASHINGTON — Iraq’s current government cannot be sued for the actions of Saddam Hussein’s regime, the Supreme Court said Monday as it threw out lawsuits filed by Americans who were held by the government of the now-deceased dictator. Punjab situation not quite normal: ChidambaramNEW DELHI - The situation in Punjab is not quite normal and the government hopes peace will return soon, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Monday as mobs were on the rampage in the state to protest the death of a Sikh sect leader in a clash in a gurdwara in Austrian capital Vienna. Rise in Taliban activities around PeshawarPESHAWAR - Taliban activities are surging in and around Peshawar after the Swat operation began, as traders staged a protest against what they call the government’s failure to curb the increasing incidents of abduction. Somali pirates seize Dutch ship in Gulf of Aden; US military ship evades pirate attackNAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates captured a Dutch ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday and a U.S. military supply ship evaded an armed attack by pirates in the same region, one of the world’s busiest and most dangerous waterways. Former major league player’s father abducted in Tijuana, MexicoTIJUANA, Mexico — Mexican authorities say armed gunmen have kidnapped the father of former major leaguer Oscar Robles. Somali pirates release 16 IndianMUMBAI - An Indian ship, which was hijacked off the coast of Somalia, has been released today, by the pirates. Missing Punjab godman drugged to death: policeMOHALI - Police said the Punjab godman who went missing last month has been drugged to death, and arrested three suspects Wednesday evening. West Bengal court gives life term to three for murdering youthKOLKATA - A West Bengal court Saturday sentenced three people to life imprisonment for kidnapping and murdering an 18-year-old youth in 2004. The three were also fined Rs.10,000 each. |
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