11 Alleged Pirates Arrive In U.s. For Prosecution
Eleven suspected pirates have arrived in the United States to face criminal prosecution for alleged attacks on U.S. Navy ships near Somalia, a federal government source said Friday.
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Russian Marines Storm Hijacked Oil Tanker
Russian marines have stormed a tanker hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden, freeing its 23 man crew and cargo of oil reported to be worth up to $50 million, naval officials said Thursday.
Taiwanese Boat Hijacked In Indian Ocean
A Taiwanese fishing vessel has been hijacked in the Indian Ocean, the European Union Naval Force Somalia said in a news release.
Somali Pirate Pleads Guilty In Maersk Alabama Hijacking
A Somali [tag]pirate[/tag] who prosecutors say led the attack on a U.S. vessel off the coast of Africa last year pleaded guilty in New York on Tuesday to charges he hijacked the ship and kidnapped the captain.
Five Pirates Stand Trial In The Netherlands
Five suspected pirates went on trial Tuesday in the Netherlands in what is thought to be the first trial in Europe of [tag]pirate[/tag] suspects.
Pirates Seize Cargo Ship Off Somalia; Crew Retakes Second Ship
A Panama-flagged cargo ship was hijacked by pirates early Wednesday off the coast of Somalia, the European Union Naval Force said in a statement.
Pirates Get 5 Years In Prison In First Trial In Europe
Five Somali men were convicted of plotting a hijack at sea and sentenced to five years in prison in the Netherlands, in the first trial of pirates in Europe, a prosecution spokesman said Thursday.
Somali Pirates Get 5 Years In Prison
Five Somali men were convicted in the Netherlands of plotting a hijack at sea and sentenced to five years in prison, CNN affiliate RTL reported Thursday.
Somali Pirates Release 2 Ships
Somali pirates Tuesday released two hijacked ships that have been held for more than four months, the European Union anti-piracy task force announced.
Pirates Hijack Ship In Gulf Of Aden
Pirates hijacked a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia on Monday, a European Union naval task force said.