Month: June 2015
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Nigerian Navy parades oil thieves
Further success for Navy. Navy parades oil thieves, rescued foreigners Written by Bolaji Ogundele As part of its continued efforts to combat the menace of crude oil theft in the […]
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Thousands of migrants rescued
Italian Coast Guard rescue 4,200 migrants. Thousands of migrants rescued, 17 die: coastguard The Italian coastguard says more than 4,000 migrants crossing from Africa to Europe were rescued in the […]
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Youths kill four suspected pirates
Gang reportedly robbing locals, boats. Nigeria: Youths kill four suspected pirates MUDIAGA AFFE A group of young men from Esighi village in Bakassi Local Government Area on Saturday trailed and […]
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US plan to build base in Bab el Mandeb Strait?
Claims made by Iranian news sources. US plan to build base in Bab el Mandeb Strait? Israeli-made weapons, along with plans for the construction of a new US military base […]
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US on collision course with China
China’s chequebook diplomacy. US on collision course with China in the Red Sea Abukar Arman Two major developments in Somalia and Djibouti have attracted international media attention recently. John Kerry […]
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UN aid ship targeted by shelling near Aden
Ship forced to turn back. UN aid ship targeted by shelling near Aden Aden (AFP) – A UN-chartered ship loaded with humanitarian supplies bound for Yemen was targeted by shelling […]
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Iran claims rise in tanker attacks
No independent proof of claims, however. Iran: Pirate attacks on oil cargo soar Pirate attacks targeting commercial shipping, including oil cargo, have sharply increased, Managing Director of National Iranian Tanker […]
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Brits nabbed for making piracy film
Team producing documentary for National Geographic. Brits nabbed for making piracy film in Malacca Straits The Indonesian Navy handed over Friday evening to the police two Brits and nine Indonesians for reenacting […]
