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Indian Navy Warship Responds To SOS By Bangladeshi Ship Seized By Pirates
The Indian Navy has responded to an SOS by Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier that was seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia who took its 23-member crew hostage earlier this week, the Navy said in a statement on Friday.
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Somalia-Based Piracy Contained: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
Somalia-based piracy, which reached its peak in 2010-11, has been contained as a result of international naval efforts and other measures even as the threat continues in Gulf of Aden, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said.
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Somali Pirates Shifting Location Towards India: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
Beaten back in their usual area of operations, Somali pirates are "shifting their location" towards India, but the country is watchful to deal with such threats, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday.
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EU launches first strike on Somali pirates
European naval aircraft fired at pirate-owned supplies on the Somali coastline on Tuesday for the first time since the European Union authorised such strikes. The operation targeted pirate equipment but the statement did not specify the nature of the target or the exact location of the strike.
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As deadline approaches, Pak to raise money for MV Albedo crew's release
Malaysian-owned cargo ship MV Albedo along with its 23 member crew, including an Indian, was seized 17 months ago by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. With the final April 20 deadline set by the pirates fast approaching, last ditch efforts are underway in Pakistan to ensure the safe return of all the sailors.
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15 Indians on ship hijacked by Somali pirates
The European Union (EU) Naval Force says Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship with 15 Indian crew onboard.EU spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Per Klingvall said on Wednesday that the Asphalt Venture lost contact with its owners on Tuesday night. He could not provide further details of the incident.The ship was headed from Kenya to South Africa whe...
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10-nation board okays funds to fight Somalia piracy
A 10-nation board has approved USD 2.1 million in UN funding for five projects to help Somalia and neighbouring countries prosecute suspected pirates.
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Somali pirates release 1 of the 8 hijacked ships
In a relief for families of sailors taken hostage, one of the eight ships hijacked by Somali pirates has been released.
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India probing multiple hijackings off Somalia
India is investigating the hijacking of several boats off the coast of Somalia amid news reports that eight vessels and 120 Indian sailors have been seized.
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Two Indians on board hijacked Singapore ship
Two Indians are on board the Singaporean ship, which was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday.
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14 Indians aboard detained vessel released
Fourteen Indian sailors aboard a vessel, which was detained in Somalia, have been released.
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Obama hints tough action against pirates
The US President has said that his country is committed to "halt the rise of piracy" off Somalia coast.
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Indian Navy Warship Responds To SOS By Bangladeshi Ship Seized By Pirates
The Indian Navy has responded to an SOS by Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier that was seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia who took its 23-member crew hostage earlier this week, the Navy said in a statement on Friday.
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Somalia-Based Piracy Contained: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
Somalia-based piracy, which reached its peak in 2010-11, has been contained as a result of international naval efforts and other measures even as the threat continues in Gulf of Aden, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said.
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Somali Pirates Shifting Location Towards India: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
Beaten back in their usual area of operations, Somali pirates are "shifting their location" towards India, but the country is watchful to deal with such threats, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday.
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EU launches first strike on Somali pirates
European naval aircraft fired at pirate-owned supplies on the Somali coastline on Tuesday for the first time since the European Union authorised such strikes. The operation targeted pirate equipment but the statement did not specify the nature of the target or the exact location of the strike.
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As deadline approaches, Pak to raise money for MV Albedo crew's release
Malaysian-owned cargo ship MV Albedo along with its 23 member crew, including an Indian, was seized 17 months ago by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. With the final April 20 deadline set by the pirates fast approaching, last ditch efforts are underway in Pakistan to ensure the safe return of all the sailors.
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15 Indians on ship hijacked by Somali pirates
The European Union (EU) Naval Force says Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship with 15 Indian crew onboard.EU spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Per Klingvall said on Wednesday that the Asphalt Venture lost contact with its owners on Tuesday night. He could not provide further details of the incident.The ship was headed from Kenya to South Africa whe...
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10-nation board okays funds to fight Somalia piracy
A 10-nation board has approved USD 2.1 million in UN funding for five projects to help Somalia and neighbouring countries prosecute suspected pirates.
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Somali pirates release 1 of the 8 hijacked ships
In a relief for families of sailors taken hostage, one of the eight ships hijacked by Somali pirates has been released.
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India probing multiple hijackings off Somalia
India is investigating the hijacking of several boats off the coast of Somalia amid news reports that eight vessels and 120 Indian sailors have been seized.
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Two Indians on board hijacked Singapore ship
Two Indians are on board the Singaporean ship, which was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday.
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14 Indians aboard detained vessel released
Fourteen Indian sailors aboard a vessel, which was detained in Somalia, have been released.
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Obama hints tough action against pirates
The US President has said that his country is committed to "halt the rise of piracy" off Somalia coast.
