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07.10.2008, 13:03

Arms ship saga: proof of life and ransom cuts

The Somalian pirates who seized a Ukrainian ship carrying military cargo have agreed to cut down their ransom demands. They also showed the crew to a U.S. Navy ship blocking the hijacked ‘Faina’ vessel to prove they are still alive.

15.10.2008, 12:27 2 comments

Piracy – Cons-piracy

Are the ‘Pirates of the Gulf of Aden’ working for a major intelligence service?

AFP Photo / Jason R. Zalasky 22.10.2008, 17:32

Pirates threaten to kill Ukrainian sailors

Negotiations with Somali pirates, holding the Ukrainian vessel Faina hostage are continuing, according to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry. There are reports the pirates could kill the crew on Thursday.

Russian ship Fearless 12.11.2008, 22:05

Russian & UK ships stop pirate attack

A joint operation between the Russian warship Neustrashimy (Fearless) and the British frigate HMS Cumberland has prevented a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden, according to Russian Navy spokesman Igor Dygalo. It was the first time Russian forces have mov

Russian navy sailors on the board the frigate Neustrashimy (AFP photo/Yuri Kadobnov) 13.11.2008, 18:21

Cypriot ship escapes pirates

Pirates have used guns and rocket launchers in an attack on a Cypriot vessel carrying a Russian crew onboard off the Somali coast. It’s reported the ship managed to put out a fire onboard and escape the hijackers.

Sirius Star (image from odin.tc) 18.11.2008, 07:55 1 comment

Somalia pirates seize record tanker

Somalia pirates have hijacked a Saudi supertanker – the largest ship ever seized – along with its crew and oil cargo worth around 100 million dollars.

Gunboats in battle to fill Santa’s sack

Published: 29 October, 2008, 07:09


On a mission to save Christmas, UK authorities are about to launch a battle against Somali pirates who are threatening shipping in the Gulf of Aden. The British Royal Navy is to be authorised to seize any suspected ships and persons in the waters off the

 
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