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(Photo: AP / Farah Abdi Warsameh)Somali pirates release Greek-owned ship
In this Dec. 6, 2009 file photo, Somali government coast guards on boats patrol the coast of Mogadishu, Somalia to keep a watch for pirates who hijack ships off the coast....Full Story

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(Photo: PIB of India)India for strong measures to combat pirates
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju addressing the inaugural session of the 2nd National Manufacturing and Innovation Summit, in New Delhi on April 20, 2011....Full Story

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Fighting in Somalia kills 21
At least 21 people have been killed in clashes between local Ahlu Sunah forces and Al-Shabaab militias in southern Somalia town on Wednesday. | The Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa, moderate Islamists attacked Al-Shabaab, the Al Qaeda proxy in Somalia bases at Barwaaqo village abou...Full Story
Panama-flagged ship freed
Mogadishu - Somali pirates have freed the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Renuar and its crew of 24 Filipinos after four months in captivity, the European Union's anti-piracy task force said on Thursday. | “The ship is now sailing to a safe port,” EU Navfor s...Full Story
8 Indian hostages released by Somalian pirates reach Kenya
| Eight Indian crew members on board cargo ship MV Asphalt Venture, who were released by Somalian pirates after retaining back seven other seafarers, have arrived at Mombasa in Kenya, the company said today. | The Panama-flagged carrier, with 15 Indian crew members on b...Full Story
Prosecutors to retry sanity phase of bombing case
| The Associated Press Share | E-Mail Print Text Size: tool name | tool goes here 0 comments Similar stories: | " tooltipId="mi_tt1"> | Death toll in Minsk subway bombing rises to 14 | Death toll in Minsk subway bombing rises to 14 | The Belarusian health ministry says ...Full Story
Somali pirates release Panama-flagged bulk carrier
| MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali pirates have freed the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Renuar and its crew of 24 Filipinos after four months in captivity, the European Union's anti-piracy task force said on Thursday. | "The ship is now sailing to a safe port," EU Navfor s...Full Story
Somali pirates release Panama-flagged bulk carrier
| MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali pirates have freed the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Renuar and its crew of 24 Filipinos after four months in captivity, the European Union's anti-piracy task force said on Thursday. | "The ship is now sailing to a safe port," EU Navfor s...Full Story
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Thu 28 Apr 2011
Somali clashes leave 35 dead
The Siasat Daily | Somalia, April 28: At least 35 Somali troops and government-allied Ahlu Sunna Waljama militiamen have been killed in fierce clashes with al-Shabab fighters southwest of the country. | Eight transitional government troops and 27 gunmen from pro-gove...
Officer - Al Shabaab Military Capacity Undermined
All Africa General Yusuf Mohammed Siad better known as Indha-adde, one of Somali of Somali military officers, on Thursday said that the military ability of what he called Al shabaab militant group has been weakened. | ...
Official - Over 30 Al Shabaab Killed in Southern Battle
All Africa Some 36 Al shabaab fighters have been killed and doznes more injured after heavy fighting with Somali army in Gedo region in southern Somalia, a government official said on Thursday. | ...
A treasure for Somali children: school meals
The Examiner | Puntland and Somaliland may not be household names when it comes to world geography. These are two regions in the conflict-torn and impoverished nation of Somalia. | They are also two areas where the UN World Food Programme (WFP) wants to help chi...
MPs to Resolve Wrangle Within TFG
All Africa Some Somali members of the transitional parliament on Thursday said they agreed to commence efforts to rift among the top Somali government officials. | ...
Monsoon Rains Start to Spray in Gedo Region
All Africa With the start of spring season in drought-hit nation of Somalia, monsoon showers on Wednesday night dropped rainfall in many parts of Gedo region southern Somalia. | ...
Nighttime Curfew Comes Into Effect in Galka'yo
All Africa After heavy clashes between local clan militias, Puntland's new administration of Mudug region on Wednesday has imposed a nighttime curfew in Galkayo town. | ...
Clan Related Clash Kills One, Injures Six in Central Region
All Africa At least one person has been slain and 6 others injured after the militias of two fraternal tribes clashed in restive Galka'yo town, about 700 kilometers north of Mogadishu. | ...
Back from captivity, Punjab sailors dream of next voyage
Deccan Herald Chandigarh, April 28 (IANS) Thursday, April 28, 2011 --> | It is said the only time a sailor feels at home is when he is at sea. Demonstrating this spirit, two young sailors from Punjab, who spent almost a year in the captivity of Somali pirates, say...
Severe droughts put eight million Africans at risk
Irish Times | JODY CLARKE in Nairobi | OVER EIGHT million people are facing severe food and water shortages across the Horn of Africa, according to aid agencies, with parts of the region suffering from the worst drought in 30 years. | A lack of seasonal rains ha...
Wed 27 Apr 2011
4 American hostages killed by Somali pirates - World news - Africa - Somalia - msnbc.com
Newsvine | Somali pirates kill 4 American hostages after Special Forces attempts to board. U.S. Navy maintains it was in negotiations at the time. | ...
Seafarers Threaten Boycott Over Piracy
All Africa Indian seafarers' unions and shipping organisations warned Wednesday that piracy could lead to a boycott by crews if nothing is done to tackle the problem. | ...
Thank God For Donald Trump
The Examiner 'The Donald’ finally got ‘The Barry’ to produce his 'long form' birth certificate. For three years he was asked to produce the certificate and instead he played a nasty, childish game on America.    Barry, in his USUAL CLASSLESS style, call...
Spring Showers Start Falling in Central Region
All Africa As the country is still in a state of drought, people are happy right now after spring showers started to fall in parts of Galgudud region in central Somalia. | ...
Elders Complain of Govt Troops in Dhobley
All Africa Local elders and intellectuals on Wednesday said they are complaining about Somali government forces, which recently seized the border town of Dhobley in Lower Jubba region in southern Somalia. | ...
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