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Philippines angered by slaying of seafarer

By Tonyo Cruz Thu, Feb 10, 2011 1:02AM UTC View Comments

The Philippines expressed anger over the killing of a Filipino seafarer on board MV Beluga Nomination, which was hijacked by Somali pirates. Citing a report from the ship’s manning agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs said pirates shot and killed Farolita Vallega last Jan. 26, or two days after two anti-piracy navy patrol vessels attempted...

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Somali pirate case sparks Korean media frenzy

By Yoo Eun Lee Mon, Jan 31, 2011 12:16PM UTC View Comments

South Korean policemen lead Somali pirates, hooded, to South Regional Headquarters Korea Coast Guard in Busan, South Korea. Pic: AP.

Five of the Somali pirates who hijacked South Korean crew members arrived in Korea yesterday and now are under investigation. Korea’s regional court issued arrest warrants for them, marking it the country’s first legal case involving pirates. There has been a media frenzy surrounding this case. Updates were prominently featured on all mainstream media, with...

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A South Korean vessel safely rescued from Somali pirates

By Yoo Eun Lee Fri, Jan 21, 2011 10:16PM UTC View Comments

A South Korean watches a TV reporting South Korean navy military operation against Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. Pic: AP.

South Korean special forces succeeded in rescuing its 21 crew members who had been held as hostages by Somali pirates since last April. Korea took rare military action and stormed a hijacked freighter in the Arabian Sea today, killing eight assailants and capturing five pirates during the raid. One crew member was wounded during the...

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