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07.10.2008, 13:03
The Somalian pirates who seized a Ukrainian ship carrying military cargo have agreed to cut down their ransom demands. They also showed the crew to a U.S. Navy ship blocking the hijacked ‘Faina’ vessel to prove they are still alive.
14.10.2008, 21:39
The crew of the Ukrainian freighter held by pirates off the Somali coast may be running out of vital supplies. Authorities in Kiev are looking at ways of getting food and water to those on board. The ship, carrying tanks and other weapons from Ukraine to
15.10.2008, 19:22
The pirates holding a Ukrainian ship off the coast of Somalia have withdrawn their threat to blow up the vessel if a ranson is not paid.
18.10.2008, 05:44
Relatives of the crew of a Ukrainian freighter seized by pirates off the Somali coast say they have collected enough money to pay the ransom. Families of the 17 Ukrainians on board the arms ship say the cash came from the Party of Regions and its leader V
21.10.2008, 15:49
The Russian frigate ‘Fearless’ is crossing the Suez Canal near the Somalian coast to join an international naval task force fighting sea piracy. It will take part in the operation to track the Ukrainian ship ‘Faina’, captured nearly a month ago.
23.10.2008, 06:17
The owner of a Ukrainian freighter hijacked off the Somali cost says he doesn't have enough money to pay the ransom. Earlier there were reports that the pirates were threatening to kill the crew being held captive on boa
12.11.2008, 22:05
A joint operation between the Russian warship Neustrashimy (Fearless) and the British frigate HMS Cumberland has prevented a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden, according to Russian Navy spokesman Igor Dygalo. It was the first time Russian forces have mov
Published: 27 October, 2008, 23:16
Negotiators in Kenya are continuing talks with Somali pirates who are holding 20 hostages on board a seized Ukrainian freighter, the Faina. Earlier they issued an ultimatum saying they would kill hostages if a multi-million dollar ransom is not paid by Tu
