Month: November 2013
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Somali Pirates Sentenced
“The multiple, consecutive life sentences imposed today send a clear message that piracy, hostage-taking, and murder on the high seas will not be tolerated.” Somali Pirates Sentenced to Multiple Life […]
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US carrier boosts Philippines relief effort
The USS George Washington, carrying 5,000 crew and moored off the east of Samar island, will expand search-and-rescue operations and provide a platform for helicopters to move supplies, the White […]
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Lobby for ‘killer robot’ ban
Campaigners against the development of fully autonomous weapons, known as “killer robots”, have urged the United Nations to draft an global treaty outlawing their use. Experts lobby UN for ‘killer […]
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Oil tanker disaster crew acquitted
A court in Spain has failed to find anyone directly guilty of causing the worst-ever environmental disaster in the country’s history. Prestige oil tanker disaster crew acquitted in Spain A […]
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NATO takes part in Counter-Piracy Week
Delegates discussed the continued threat of piracy off the coast of Somalia and how regional nations can contribute to the international counter-piracy effort. NATO takes part in Counter-Piracy Week More […]
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Iran develops sea rescue drone
The Pars robot has eight propellers and can carry up to three life rings which it can drop within arms-length of potential victims. Iran develops sea rescue drone prototype in […]
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Exercise Cutlass Express 2013 Commences
Maritime forces from the United States, 10 East African and two European nations commenced the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2013, Nov. 11. Exercise Cutlass Express 2013 Commences Maritime forces […]
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Iceberg ‘could threaten shipping’
UK researchers have been awarded an emergency grant of £50,000 to track a vast iceberg in Antarctica that could enter shipping lanes. Vast Antarctic iceberg ‘could threaten shipping’ By Mark […]
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US pivots to the Philippines
President Obama’s much debated “pivot to Asia” is controversial on many levels, but it may be paying dividends for the unfortunate people of the Philippines. Mardell: US pivots to the Philippines […]
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2 US sailors seized off Nigeria are freed
Two US sailors kidnapped in October from an oil supply ship off Nigeria’s coast have been freed, the state department says. Two US sailors seized off Nigeria coast are released […]
