DUBAI, Nov. 21, 2008 (Reuters) The U.S. Navy and operators of a Saudi oil supertanker hijacked by Somali pirates could not confirm on Friday reports that the hijackers had demanded a $25 million ransom. ... > full story
MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2008 (Reuters) Former Guantanamo prisoners released after years of detention without charge went home to find themselves stigmatized and shunned, viewed either as terrorists or U.S. spies, according to a report released on Wednesday. ... > full story
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Piracy situation grave off Somalia coast Nov. 21, 2008 (China Daily) The capture of the Saudi supertanker -- the Sirius Star -- off the coast of Somalia on Saturday has once again highlighted the severity of the ...
PIRATE THREAT: S25M OR ELSE Nov. 21, 2008 (New York Post) Pirates who hijacked one of the world's biggest ships are demanding a $25 million ransom in 10 days - or else. . . "We do not want long-term ...
Putting down piracy Nov. 21, 2008 (News & Observer, North Carolina) Here's to India's navy. While much of the maritime world wrings its hands over the annoying pirates of Somalia and the Arabian Peninsula, an Indian ...
Pirates set 10-day deadline for ransom Nov. 20, 2008 (The Standard, China) Somali pirates who hijacked Saudi supertanker Sirius Star have demanded a US$25 million (HK$195 million) ransom.. "The Saudis have 10 days to ...