European trial of Somali pirate suspects opens

The first European trial of suspected Somali pirates opened in The Netherlands on Tuesday with five men denying they attempted to hijack a ship.

Civilian killed as Somali pirates clash over ransom

One civilian was killed in an exchange of fire between Somali pirates arguing over their shares of a large ransom paid last week.

Somali-held tanker may cause oil spill, says UN agency

A Greek-flagged oil tanker seized by Somali pirates last month could create an "environmental catastrophe", the UN's shipping agency said on Thursday.

Seychelles strives to defend territory against Somali pirates

The Seychelles is engaged in an unprecedented military drive in a bid to keep marauding Somali pirates at bay.

UN extends mandate for Somalia anti-piracy operations

The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to extend for another 12 months a mandate to conduct anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia.

Ransom payout sparks boom in Somali pirate lair

Pirates released the tuna trawler Alakrana and its 36 crew on Tuesday, six weeks after hijacking the vessel in the Indian Ocean.

Somali pirates claim to have seized two more vessels

Somali pirates said on Wednesday they had hijacked a fishing vessel and another ship in the Indian Ocean believed to be carrying oil.

Somali pirates claim to be holding British couple

Somali pirates said on Tuesday they had seized a yacht with a British couple aboard and were taking the vessel to the Horn of Africa nation.

China mulls rescue of hijacked sailors in Somalia

China has not ruled out military action to rescue the crew of a coal ship hijacked by Somali pirates, although it is also pursuing negotiations.

Somali pirates seize Singapore container ship

Somali pirates on Thursday seized a Singapore-flagged container ship in the Indian Ocean near the Seychelles, according to maritime sources.

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