AP: US warns against paying ransom to pirates

If you pay it, they will attack...

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AP: Somali pirates demand $3M for ship with 18 crew

Pirates have hijacked a Panamanian-flagged ship with 18 crew off the east coast of Africa, the latest in an increasing number of attacks, a Somali businessman said Tuesday.

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BBC: Somali pirates release Greek ship

Somali pirates have released a Greek-owned ship hijacked five months ago and freed its 21 Filipino crew members, officials and pirates have said.

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BBC: Pirates release German cargo ship

A German-flagged cargo ship captured by Somali pirates and held for nearly four months has been released after a ransom was paid, officials say.

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