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October 18, 2010 5:34 PM

Somali pirates holding at least 26 foreign vessels

An international maritime body says, Somali pirates are holding at least 26 foreign vessels plus one barge with at least 474 seafarers. In a statement, the Ecoterra International today said that among the 474 seafarers are an elderly British yachting couple and five new hostages from Somaliland who ...

October 18, 2010 5:34 PM

Somali pirates holding at least 26 foreign vessels

An international maritime body says, Somali pirates are holding at least 26 foreign vessels plus one barge with at least 474 seafarers. In a statement, the Ecoterra International today said that among the 474 seafarers are an elderly British yachting couple and five new hostages from Somaliland who ...

October 18, 2010 5:34 PM

Iraqi PM to hold talks with Tehran on security issues

The Iraqi Prime Minister Noorie al Maliki reached Tehran on Monday on an official visit to hold talks with the country's officials on major political and security issues.According to Iranian PressTV, during the visit he is expected to discuss the formation of the new Iraqi government during his...

October 18, 2010 5:34 PM

Iraqi PM to hold talks with Tehran on security issues

The Iraqi Prime Minister Noorie al Maliki reached Tehran on Monday on an official visit to hold talks with the country's officials on major political and security issues.According to Iranian PressTV, during the visit he is expected to discuss the formation of the new Iraqi government during his...

October 18, 2010 2:13 PM

Saudi Arabia warns France of possible al-Qaeda attack

Saudi Arabia has warned France that it is the target of an imminent al-Qaeda attack. French Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux said the Saudi intelligence agencies spoke of a threat to Europe, and France in particular, from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. He gave little detail about the informatio...

October 18, 2010 2:13 PM

Saudi Arabia warns France of possible al-Qaeda attack

Saudi Arabia has warned France that it is the target of an imminent al-Qaeda attack. French Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux said the Saudi intelligence agencies spoke of a threat to Europe, and France in particular, from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. He gave little detail about the informatio...

October 18, 2010 2:13 PM

Super Typhoon Megi makes landfall in Northern Philippines

In Philippines, Super Typhoon Megi has made landfall in the northern parts of the country. The super typhoon lashed the area with heavy rain and winds of more than 225 km per hour. Thousands of people in the path of storm Megi have fled their homes.Emergency services have been put on high alert. Pow...

October 18, 2010 2:13 PM

Super Typhoon Megi makes landfall in Northern Philippines

In Philippines, Super Typhoon Megi has made landfall in the northern parts of the country. The super typhoon lashed the area with heavy rain and winds of more than 225 km per hour. Thousands of people in the path of storm Megi have fled their homes.Emergency services have been put on high alert. Pow...

October 18, 2010 1:23 PM

Japan express regret over protest in China

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan today expressed regret over a wave of anti-Japanese protests in China at the weekend. Reacting to the protests in parliament, Kan strongly requested that Japanese companies be protected. The protests were sparked by a territorial dispute between the Asian neighbours...

October 18, 2010 1:23 PM

Japan express regret over protest in China

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan today expressed regret over a wave of anti-Japanese protests in China at the weekend. Reacting to the protests in parliament, Kan strongly requested that Japanese companies be protected. The protests were sparked by a territorial dispute between the Asian neighbours...

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