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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Activist probing Guinea massacre denied entry

A Guinean policeman stands guard beside the bodies of people killed during an opposition rally in Conakry, Guinea on Monday, Sept 28, 2009.
By Associated Press
BANJUL, Gambia — A human rights activist says he’s been denied entrance to Guinea, where he planned to investigate...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Maersk Alabama repels 2nd pirate attack

The U.S.-flagged cargo ship, the Maersk Alabama arrives in Mombasa, Kenya, in this Saturday April 11 2009, file photo.
By Associated Press
NAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama today for the second...
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Nicolas Cage visits Kenyan jail to talk to pirates

Nicholas Cage, left, who is also the United Nations Goodwill ambassador on Drugs and Crime laughs with Wanini Kireri , the officer in charge of the Shimo la Tewa GK Prison, Mombasa, Kenya, Nov, 17, 2009.
By Associated Press
MOMBASA, Kenya — Film star Nicolas Cage has visited a Kenyan prison holding...
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Pirate says captain of ship hijacked Monday dies

By Associated Press
NAIROBI, Kenya — A self-proclaimed Somali pirate says the captain of a ship captured earlier this week has died of...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Somali pirates free 36 hostages, claim $3M ransom

By Associated Press
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Pirates freed 36 crew members from a Spanish trawler Tuesday, and a self-proclaimed pirate said the hostage-takers were paid $3.3...

Somali pirates get $3.3M ransom, free 36 hostages

The ‘Alakrana’
By Associated Press
MOGADISHU, Somalia — As a Spanish warship looked on, a $3.3 million ransom was delivered by boat today and...
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Threat hangs over dead-drunk stiffs

By Associated Press
KAMPALA, Uganda - A Ugandan government official said the bodies of those who die from drinking bathtub gin should be caned...
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