New naval force to battle pirates off Somalia

7 September 2010, 9:44 am

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A new international naval force under American command will soon begin patrols to confront escalating attacks by Somali pirates after more than 100 ships came under siege in the past year, the US Navy said Thursday.... Read More »

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