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Pirates hijack another ship off Africa
The Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship Delight and 25 people aboard are captured, a day after suspected Somali pirates commandeered the Saudi-owned oil tanker Sirius Star. Reporting from Beirut Edmund Sanders and Nairobi, Kenya -- Pirates prowling the treacherous waters off the Horn of Africa hijacked another merchant ship Tuesday -- at least the second in four days -- amid growing international concern about a 21st century version of an ancient security threat.
DR CONGO: Congolese troops clash with their own militia allies
Demoralised Congolese government troops clashed with local Mai Mai militias trying to halt their retreat before eastern rebels. Meanwhile, Tutsi general Nkunda's troops pledged to retreat 40 kilometres back towards the eastern border.
The Big Question: Why has piracy exploded off the coast of Somalia, and how can it be stopped?Somali port awaits its $100m bounty
Blackwater gunboats will protect shipsThe American security company Blackwater is planning to cash in on the rising threat of piracy on the high seas by launching a flotilla of gunboats for hire by the shipping companies. Pirates said to take supertanker back to Somalia
A hijacked Saudi-owned supertanker carrying more than $100 million worth of crude oil is believed to have anchored off Somalia and its owners are working toward "the safe and speedy return" of the 25 crew members, the owners said Tuesday.
New wave of fighting in Congo threatens gorillas
With the recent violence in eastern Congo, there are no trained rangers now to protect the mountain gorillas in the region.
Maliki defends pact with U.S.
The prime minister delivered a television address six days before a vote on the agreement in Parliament.
Tsvangirai urges Europe to increase food aid to Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean prime minister-designate made the urgent appeal in France, which holds the rotating EU presidency.
Iraq sets date for long-delayed elections
Iraq said Tuesday that it would hold provincial elections on Jan. 31, a step forward for U.S.-backed efforts to promote national reconciliation.
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