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08 Apr 2009 20:35

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U.S., World: Wow, that Somalia pirate story got really crazy quick

  • The dudes on the ship managed to fend off the Somali pirates and most got free easily. source
  • A U.S. military destroyer arrived to help the with that pesky Somali pirate problem. source

08 Apr 2009 08:46

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World: African pirates ransack yet another ship, this one American

  • 20 U.S. nationals are likely on the ship; it’s the 9th hijacking this week source

10 Jan 2009 09:43

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World: More on the recent history of piracy in Somalia

  • 100+ reported pirate attacks off the eastern coast of Africa in 2008 source

10 Jan 2009 09:33

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World: The ransom paid to the pirates

  • $3 million was given to the pirates, says their negotiator source

10 Jan 2009 09:30

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World: Somali pirates let go of one of their ships

The Somali pirates got their ransom, so they released the Sirius Star. source