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The Star Somali pirates seize two more ships MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali pirates seized a chemical tanker and a cargo vessel on Monday, underlining the continued risk to shipping in some of the world's busiest maritime trade routes. Suspected... (photo: AP / Xinhua) Defence Photos Piracy Shipping Somalia |
The Times Shell plans £3bn sale in Nigeria Royal Dutch Shell, the oil giant, has launched a shake-up of its controversial operations in Nigeria by offering oilfields valued at up to $5 billion (£3.1 billion) for sale. The auction comes as... (photo: WN/Patricia) Company Economy Energy Photos Shell |
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Khaleej Times Egypt police clash with Gaza relief convoy members ARISH, Egypt - Egyptian security forces clashed on Wednesday with members of a convoy led by left-wing British politician George Galloway trying to take relief supplies... (photo: Creative Commons / gloucester2gaza) Egypt Gaza Photos Police Security |
Al Jazeera Clash in Egypt over Gaza aid effort At least 55 people have been injured in clashes between Egyptian police and pro-Palestinian activists who were trying to deliver aid into the Gaza Strip, eyewitnesses... (photo: AP / Amr Nabil) Egypt Gaza Midest Photos Protest |
Deccan Chronicle Mystifying Mauritius Mystifying Mauritius... (photo: WN / Sanyogita) Life Style Mauritius Photos Tourism Travel |
Star Tribune UK: British-flagged ship Asian Glory hijacked off coast of Somalia; no Britons on board LONDON - British officials say the British-flagged cargo ship Asian Glory has been hijacked off the coast of Somalia. British officials say there are no British nationals... (photo: Public Domain / BotMultichillT) Asian British Photos Somalia Travel |
BBC News Somali pirates seize Indonesian chemical tanker Somali pirates have hijacked a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden - the third vessel seized in waters around Somalia this week. Maritime officials said the Pramoni -... (photo: US Navy file / MCS1 Eric L. Beauregard) Africa Maritime Photos Piracy Somalia |
BBC News China floats idea of first overseas naval base A senior Chinese naval officer has suggested that China establish a permanent base in the Gulf of Aden to support its anti-piracy operations. Rear Admiral Yin Zhou's... (photo: AP / Xinhua, Zha Chunming) China Defence Maritime Photos Piracy |
The Siasat Daily Gaza charity convoy changes route upon Egypt’s demand Amman, December 30: Activists in charge of the 210-truck convoy carrying humanitarian aid to the beleaguered Gaza Strip said Tuesday that they had decided to change their... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Amman Charity Egypt Gaza Photos |