CNN: Somali pirates seize two ships

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Somali Pirates Attack Greek Ship....maybe?

Somali pirates have attacked a Greek-owned bulk carrier late last week in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen.

However, a Greek spokesman says the ship’s managers did not confirm the incident.


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CNN: Pirates seize Greek ship off Seychelles

Suspected Somali pirates hijacked a Greek-owned bulk carrier Wednesday with 22 crew members aboard, according to the European Union's Naval Force for Somalia.

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China in Talks With Pirates Holding Crew Off Somalia, SCMP Says

China is involved in secret negotiations with pirates holding the crew of 25 from a bulk carrier off Somalia, the South China Morning Post said, citing the secretary general of the Chinese Shipowners’ Association.
Beijing and Qindao Ocean Shipping, the owner of the hijacked vessel, is in discussions with the captors, who made it clear they have no intention to harm the crew and the goods on board, they just want a ransom, Zhang Zuyue said, according to the report in the Morning Post today.

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