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Ship owners avoid ransom insurance, seek naval help
Published November 21, 2008, 2:46 am, Business Standard India
Indian ship owners who have so far not borne additional insurance costs against piracy are awaiting three more naval vessels and marine commandos to ensure the safety of the voyage through the Gulf of Aden.
U.S. Navy says no word on Somali pirate ransom demand
Published November 21, 2008, 2:44 am, Reuters.co.uk
DUBAI (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy and operators of a Saudi oil supertanker hijacked by Somali pirates could not confirm on Friday reports that the hijackers had demanded a $25 million ransom.
Police work to identify body found near canal
Published November 21, 2008, 2:42 am, Daily Press
Police are investigating the discovery of a man's body at the side of a road near the Dismal Swamp Canal in Chesapeake.
Shipping companies seek alternatives as piracy rises
Published November 21, 2008, 2:24 am, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Caption: Since seizing the supertanker Sirius Star, pirates have hijacked at least three other ships.
What does it take to break a baby's legs?
Published November 21, 2008, 2:21 am, SouthtownStar
One month after birth, an infant weighs 9 pounds or so. His legs and arms are chubby to keep him warm.
CENTRAL NY BUSINESS NEWS
Published November 21, 2008, 2:21 am, The Post-Standard
• State cuts could delay patient care Syracuse hospital CEOs predict emergency room patient waiting times will get longer and the overall availability and quality of care in their institutions will suffer if the state goes ahead with proposed cuts in Medicaid payments.
Why does my leg hurt?
Published November 21, 2008, 2:19 am, The Naperville Sun
Leg pain is a common reason for patients to seek medical attention. Yet, leg pain often poses a diagnostic dilemma, as it is often caused by diseases involving the spine or the hip. Identifying the correct cause is crucial for selecting the proper treatment.
Negotiations underway for release of Saudi oil tanker
Published November 21, 2008, 2:15 am, People's Daily
Talks are underway for the release of a Saudi-owned oil supertanker hijacked by Somali pirates last weekend, a regional maritime official confirmed on Friday. Andrew Mwangura of the East Africa's Seafarers Assistance Program (SAP), however, said he does not know the levels of the negotiations which are aimed at seeking the release of the vessel. "Negotiations are underway but I don't know the ...
Space milestone
Published November 21, 2008, 2:14 am, Telegraph-Journal
NASA couldn't have staged it any better: 10 people in orbit for Thursday's 10th anniversary of the world's most elaborate and expensive housing project, the International Space Station.
Today's pirates "not just unskilled bandits"
Published November 21, 2008, 2:13 am, Seattle Times
The U.N., African Union and Arab nations struggled Thursday to respond to the surge of attacks, authorizing sanctions and calling for international peacekeepers to address the chaos in Somalia that has spawned an upsurge in sea banditry.
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