Somalia

Thai boat hijacked by pirates off Somalia - KABC

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:41:00 GMT

MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Pirates hijacked a Thai fishing boat with 16 crew members Tuesday off the coast of Somalia, the same day a major Norwegian shipping group ordered its tankers to sail around Africa rather than use the Suez Canal because pirates ...

Somali Pirates Hijack Two More Ships

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:23:56 GMT

Separate bands of pirates hijacked two ships and captured their crews, while yet another opened fire on an Indian navy ship before being driven off - clear signs that the brigands roaming the Gulf of Aden are ...

Indian navy sinks suspected pirate 'mother ship'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:23:43 GMT

In this Nov. 11, 2008 file photo made available by Indian Navy, Indian warship INS Tabar, right, escorts the MV Jag Arnav ship to safety after rescuing it from a hijack attempt by Somali pirates.

India: Pirate 'mother ship' left in flames

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:21:35 GMT

India is reporting that one of its vessels has taken down a chief pirate ship off the coast of Africa.

Somali: Locals send supplies to hijacked tanker

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:21:19 GMT

A local elder says Somali businessmen are sending food, cigarettes and drinks to a hijacked Saudi supertanker anchored off the coast of Somalia.

Asia held hostage on the high seas

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:19:57 GMT

Asia held hostage on the high seas By Keith Wallis HONG KONG - As maritime piracy in the Gulf of Aden and east coast of Africa threatens to spiral out of control, Asia's shipowners and political establishment ...

South Korea aims broadside at pirates

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:19:16 GMT

South Korea aims broadside at pirates By Donald Kirk SEOUL - It was one thing for 4,000 South Korean soldiers to have to go to northern Iraq to join a war that seemed remote from the country's immediate ...

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Indian warship fends off pirate attack

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:36 GMT

An Indian warship has fought off an attack by a suspected pirate ship in the Gulf of Aden, the Indian navy said today.

Miliband urges pirates to release crew new

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:10 GMT

Foreign Secretary David Miliband called for the immediate release of the hijacked crew of a giant oil tanker - including two Britons - after the vessel anchored off the coast of Somalia.

Somali pirates seize Greek carrier

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:17:54 GMT

An Indian warship destroyed a pirate ship in the Gulf of Aden and gunmen from Somalia seized two more vessels despite a large international naval presence off their lawless country.

Pirates board Greek ship in dangerous waters

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:15:35 GMT

Somali pirates have seized another ship; a Greek bulk carrier. The East African Seafarers' Assistance Program says the Greek vessel was taken in the Gulf of Aden, under the guard of a large international naval ...

Somali pirates hijack Thai fishing boat, 16 crew

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:13:51 GMT

Separate bands of pirates hijacked two ships and captured their crews, while yet another opened fire on an Indian navy ship before being driven off -- clear signs that the brigands roaming the Gulf of Aden are ...

U.S. Navy explains why it's hard to stop Somali pirates

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:12:10 GMT

The U.S. Navy says 1 of its planes has spotted the two ships seized by pirates Tuesday off Somalia.

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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:53:51 GMT

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Indian Navy Scores Rare Win Over Pirates

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:08:24 GMT

Pirates hijacked another cargo ship the coast of Somalia making it the 7th ship to be hijacked in less than two weeks.

How sea piracy is hurting India

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:06:33 GMT

About a week ago, an Indian cargo ship sailing in the Gulf of Aden spotted a pirate vessel operating off the coast of Somalia.

Filipinos unfazed by pirates

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:03:01 GMT

THE mounting threat posed by Somali pirates is causing waves in many seafaring nations, but there has been little effect in the Philippines, which supplies the world up to 40 per cent of its sailors.

Pirates to spur Asian attacks?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:02:48 GMT

IN high seas and heavy rain, the supertanker Kasagisan was steaming through the Malacca Strait in February when it was suddenly surrounded by six small boats.

Stakes rise on the high seas

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:01:04 GMT

CAIRO, Egypt- It seems inconceivable: Somali pirates in speedboats foil warships from the world's most powerful navies to prey on shipping lanes crucial to the oil supply.

Fourteen instances of piracy off Somalia in 10 days - Hindustan Times

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:50:00 GMT

There have been 14 instances of piracy off the Somali coast in the past 10 days. Prior to the three vessels seized on Tuesday-Wednesday, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) had reported 92 attempts at piracy off the coast of Somalia this year, 36 ...

Hijacked Saudi Tanker Reaches Somalia - Post Chronicle

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:21:00 GMT

A Saudi supertanker seized by pirates with a $100 million oil cargo in the world's biggest ship hijacking reached Somalia on Tuesday, and another ship was captured in the perilous waters off the lawless state. The U.S. navy said pirates had ...

Pirates Running Rampant Off Somalia - News4Jax.com

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:14:00 GMT

MOGADISHU, Somalia -- The U.S. Navy says one of its planes has spotted the two ships seized by pirates Tuesday off Somalia. But a spokeswoman for the 5th Fleet said there's nothing American warships in the area could have done because they would have ...

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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:53:51 GMT

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Failed State: Pirate's Life For Somalia, Shippers - Wall Street Journal

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Morning Brief, a look at the day's biggest news, is emailed to subscribers by 7 a.m. every business day. Sign up for the e-mail here . Preoccupied with other matters, since last year the international community has left Somalia to decline into ...

Somalia PM fears warships alone won't stop piracy - Reuters

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:53:00 GMT

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somali Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein said naval patrols would not stop piracy and appealed for more help to tackle criminal networks with links beyond the Horn of Africa nation. The audacious hijack of a supertanker 450 miles ...

Pirate Battles Off Somalia Coast Heat Up - CBS 2

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:38:00 GMT

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) ? The Indian navy says its warship dedicated to fighting pirates has successfully fought off an attempted pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden. An official press release says a suspected pirate ship with two speed boats in tow ...

Pirates hijack Thai fishing boat with 16 crew near Somalia, 2 vessels ... - In-Forum

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:10:00 GMT

Bombers kill two in Somalia border town - Reuters Africa

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:10:00 GMT

GARISSA, Kenya, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Unidentified attackers bombed a local government office in Somalia, killing two guards near the remote Kenyan border, officials said on Wednesday. Nine other people were wounded in several blasts that struck the ...

Hijacked Saudi Oil Tanker Nears `Pirate Stronghold' Off Somalia - Bloomberg

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:14:00 GMT

Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- A Saudi Arabian supertanker hijacked off the east coast of Africa is nearing an anchorage point close to the Somalian coast, the U.S. Navy said. Pirates directed the Sirius Star, the largest merchant ship ever seized, to the ...

Hijacked supertanker said off Somalia - International Herald Tribune

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:14:00 GMT

A Saudi supertanker hijacked by pirates with a $100 million (67 million pound) oil cargo in the largest ever such seizure may have reached the coast of north Somalia, a regional maritime group said on Tuesday. "Some people are saying they have ...

Hijacked Saudi supertanker said to be off Somalia - Reuters

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:06:00 GMT

BOSASSO, Somalia (Reuters) - A Saudi supertanker hijacked by pirates with a $100 million oil cargo in the largest ever such seizure may have reached the coast of north Somalia, a regional maritime group said on Tuesday. "Some people are saying they ...

Hijacked Saudi tanker approaching... 11:35

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:40:22 GMT

Comment about "Hijacked Saudi tanker approaching Somalia " Phone Name Comment 0 Tuesday, 18th November 2008 - 11:35CET Hijacked Saudi tanker approaching Somalia A Saudi supertanker hijacked by pirates with a ...

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Aso eyes law to enable MSDF to deal with pirates off Somalia

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:38:53 GMT

Prime Minister Taro Aso reiterated Tuesday he will consider proposing a law to dispatch the Maritime Self-Defense Force to waters off Somalia to deal with piracy attacks there in a meeting with lawmakers and ...

Pirates take supertanker to Somali port

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:38:11 GMT

Pirates who hijacked a giant crude oil tanker off the coast of Kenya are approaching a Somali port, the U.S. Navy says.

Somali pirates plunder oil-laden supertanker

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:33:54 GMT

Somali pirates hijacked a supertanker hundreds of kilometres off the Horn of Africa, seizing the Saudi-owned ship loaded with crude and its 25-member crew, the U.S. navy said Monday.

Hijacked oil tanker off Somali coast

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:31:17 GMT

The United States Navy says the Saudi oil tanker hijacked by pirates east of Kenya is now off the coast of Somalia.

Hijacked Saudi supertanker spotted off Somalia - Deutsche Welle

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:08:00 GMT

A Saudi supertanker hijacked by pirates off east Africa has been sighted off the coast of Somalia. The Sirius Star, with a crew of 25, was carrying two million barrels of oil worth over 100 million dollars when it was seized about 450 nautical miles ...

Hijacked supertanker 'now off coast of Somalia' - Cape Argus

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:54:00 GMT

The Saudi supertanker with a $100 million oil cargo which was hijacked by pirates has reached the coast of north Somalia, a regional maritime group said today. "Some people are saying they have spotted a huge vessel off Eyl. It must be the ...

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Hijacked oil tanker nears Somalia - BBC News

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:32:00 GMT

Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Pirates who seized a giant Saudi-owned oil tanker are heading towards a port in Somalia. The Foreign Office has confirmed that two of those on board are British. The chairman of the US ...

Hijacked Oil Tanker Nears Somalia `Pirate Stronghold' (Update2) - Bloomberg

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:32:00 GMT

Saudi supertanker spotted off Somalia - Independent Online

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:04:00 GMT

Nairobi - A Saudi supertanker hijacked by pirates with a $100-million oil cargo in the largest ever such seizure has reached the coast of north Somalia, a regional maritime group said on Tuesday. "Some people are saying they have spotted a huge ...

US Navy monitoring hijacked oil tanker as it approaches Somalia - Earthtimes

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:04:00 GMT

Nairobi - The US Navy is monitoring the path of a hijacked Saudi oil tanker as it makes its way to anchorage off the coast of Somalia but does not plan any action to recover the ship, a US navy official said Tuesday. The tanker Sirius Star, which was ...

Rival Islamist groups in Somalia clash - Gulf News

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:43:00 GMT

Mogadishu: At least six people have died as rival Islamist groups clashed in a town just outside Somalia's capital Mogadishu. Six people died in the shootout at a checkpoint in Elasha, 15 kilometres south of Mogadishu, on Sunday night, witnesses said ...

S Korea to send warship to combat Somali pirates - Australian Broadcasting Corp.

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:29:00 GMT

South Korea announced today it plans to send a warship to combat piracy in the lawless waters off Somalia, where five more Koreans were seized over the weekend. The defence ministry will ask parliament to approve the deployment before its current ...

Somali President accused of stalling new cabinet - Middle East Online

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:29:00 GMT

NAIROBI - Somali Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein on Sunday accused the president of blocking the creation of a new cabinet, undermining efforts to restore stability in the lawless country. Hussein said President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed -- a former ...

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2 Philippine sailors freed by Somalia pirates - Xinhua News Agency

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:05:00 GMT

MANILA, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Two Filipino seamen were freed after more than two months of captivity off Somalia, where pirates still hold 90 Filipino sailors for ransom, the Philippine government said Monday. The released sailors were kidnapped in the ...