French Navy helps free hijacked Indian boat off SomaliaNEW DELHI - The Indian and French navies have helped free a small boat with 14 Indians on board that was hijacked by Somalian pirates last week, an official said here Thursday. Indo-French navies force Somali pirates to release Indian dhowNEW DELHI - Mounting pressure from Indian and French navies forced Somali pirates to release an Indian dhow hijacked in the Gulf of Aden. French Navy helps free Indian boat off SomaliaNEW DELHI - The Indian and French navies Thursday freed an Indian boat that had been hijacked by Somalian pirates last week, an official here said. AP answers your questions on the news, from a piracy drop-off to recovering auto bailout moneyDramatic pirate attacks were a regular occurrence off the coast of East Africa earlier in the year. So why has piracy fallen from the headlines in recent weeks? Have the attacks suddenly become less frequent? Somali pirates seize Turkish ship in Gulf of Aden; Turkish warship races to areaNAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates seized a Turkish ship with 23 crew on Wednesday and are being shadowed by a Turkish warship in the Gulf of Aden, a shipping official and NATO spokesman said. Somali attacks are public face of piracy; out of the spotlight, crimes at sea are widespreadISTANBUL — While Somali pirates top headlines with brazen ship hijackings for ransom, many smaller-scale attacks in the world’s oceans — maritime muggings, essentially — go unreported, depriving mariners of information about possible threats to their safety and vessels. Japanese destroyers head to Somali on anti-piracy missionTOKYO — Two more Japanese navy destroyers left Monday to join an international mission to curb piracy off the coast of Somalia, and for the first time will be authorized to escort both foreign and Japanese vessels. Somali fighting kills at least 12; PM says more peacekeepers expected soonMOGADISHU, Somalia — Heavy shelling between Somali rebels and government forces near the presidential palace killed at least 12 people on Sunday, witnesses said, and the prime minister looked for help from more African Union peacekeepers. New NATO flotilla takes over anti-piracy patrols off SomaliaCORFU, Greece — NATO has replaced the flotilla conducting anti-piracy patrols off Somalia for the past three months with a new force that will continue the operation “indefinitely,” a spokesman said Monday. Somali Islamic insurgent group says arms sent to Somali gov’t by the US will escalate violenceMOGADISHU, Somalia — A radical Islamic group in Somalia has threatened to seize weapons and ammunition the U.S. has supplied to the nation’s embattled government. Somali pirates release Belgian ship’s crew after ransom paidBRUSSELS — Somali pirates have released the entire crew of a Belgian ship seized 10 weeks ago after a ransom was paid, the Belgian government said Sunday. Belgium: Somali pirates release ship’s crewBRUSSELS — Somali pirates have released the entire crew of a Belgian ship kidnapped two months ago, Belgium’s government said Sunday. Officials: US to bolster efforts to train Somali forces, provide arms to foil Islamic rebelsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has decided to bolster efforts to support Somalia’s embattled government by providing money for weapons and helping the military in neighboring Djibouti train Somali forces, U.S. officials said Thursday. House passes Homeland Security spending bill with money for border patrol agents, anti-piracyWASHINGTON — The House passed a $44 billion spending bill Wednesday that awards the Homeland Security Department a 7 percent budget increase, with money for more border patrol agents and for anti-piracy efforts off the coast of Somalia. Dutch defense ministry says a hijacked cargo ship has been freed; 1 crew member deadTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch Defense Ministry says Somali pirates have released a hijacked cargo ship aboard which one crew member was fatally shot. NATO warship thwarts attack by pirates off Somalia, releases the offendersBRUSSELS — Pirates tried to hijack a Singaporean freighter off Somalia on Monday, but they were chased down and captured by a NATO warship, the alliance said. Official: Somali security minister among 20 killed in explosion in western Somali townNAIROBI, Kenya — Somalia’s national security minister and at least 24 other people were killed in a suicide attack Thursday in western Somalia, and an extremist Islamic group with alleged links to al-Qaida claimed responsibility. Interpol compiling Somali piracy suspect database to help in prosecutions worldwideNAIROBI, Kenya — Interpol is compiling a database of fingerprints, photographs and other personal information on Somali pirate suspects to help fight piracy at sea, the agency said Wednesday. Held down by apartheid, Soweto takes on a new life as soccer’s World Cup approachesJOHANNESBURG — Having seen one impossible dream come true — the death of apartheid — Soweto is getting ready for another: the arrival of soccer’s World Cup, the most-watched sporting event on the planet. NATO agrees on anti-piracy forceBRUSSELS - NATO defence ministers have agreed to send a force of up to 10 warships to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia, Britain’s defence minister said Friday. Kenya files piracy charges against 17 Somali men handed over by US NavyMOMBASA, Kenya — Kenya charged 17 Somali men with piracy on Thursday, a day after the U.S. Navy handed them over to authorities in this East African nation. NATO to scale down Kosovo force, German defense minister saysBRUSSELS — NATO’s peacekeeping force in Kosovo will be cut by a third in keeping with the improving security situation in that newly independent nation, the alliance said Thursday. NATO to back new fleet for anti-piracy missionsBRUSSELS - NATO is to launch a new, long-term warship fleet dedicated to fighting piracy off Somalia, a senior US diplomat said Monday. Dutch navy escorting Nigerian tugboat freed by Somali pirates after 10-month hijack ordealTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Somali pirates have released a Nigerian tugboat they hijacked 10 months ago and a Dutch navy ship is escorting it to a safe harbor, the Dutch Defense Ministry said Sunday. More shipping companies hiring “shipriders” against Somali pirates _ but legal issues aboundNAIROBI, Kenya — There’s not a warship for miles, a small pirate skiff is speeding toward you and there’s no way the creaking tub you’re on can outrun the bandits. How long do you wait before you shoot? Fla. deep sea explorers will fight’s judge’s decision to award shipwreck treasure to SpainTAMPA, Fla. — Florida deep-sea explorers who raised an estimated $500 million treasure from the 200-year-old wreck of a Spanish galleon should give all the loot back to Spain, a federal magistrate judge said. Anti-pirate task force intercepts suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden, says US NavyDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The international anti-pirate task force patrolling the Gulf of Aden intercepted 10 suspected pirates and disarmed them on Tuesday, said a U.S. Navy statement. Police, miners: Deaths of 36 in South African shaft unlikely to deter illegal minersJOHANNESBURG — At least 61 prospectors have been found dead in an abandoned gold mine, police said Tuesday, but the tragedy was unlikely to deter others from seeking riches in South Africa’s hazardous network of tunnels and shafts. Web pirates, motorcyclist and dancing prince hot candidates in European electionsRecord low turnout is expected for the June 4-7 elections for the European Parliament, giving fringe candidates a better chance of winning seats. Here is a look at some of the most eye-catching and buzz-making candidates and parties around Europe. Gates praises Pacific Rim nations for anti-piracy efforts; could be model for Horn of AfricaMANILA, Philippines — The Pentagon chief is praising Pacific Rim nations as a model for anti-piracy crackdowns off the Horn of Africa. |
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