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Tropical storm Four is forecast to strike Somalia at about 06:00 GMT on 25 December

December 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tropical storm Four is forecast to strike Somalia at about 06:00 GMT on 25 December.Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near6.9 N,49.7 E.Four is expected to … read more »

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5 Somali pirates sentenced to life in prison

March 14, 2011 by benim

Five Somali men convicted of piracy for attacking a U.S. Navy ship off Africa’s coast have been sentenced to life in prison. The men were also sentenced Monday to serve an additional 80 years in prison on other charges related … read more »

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Piracy case against 5 Somalis goes to jury

November 22, 2010 by benim

The piracy case against five Somali men accused in an attack on a U.S. Navy ship off the African coast is headed to jurors in Virginia. A U.S. District Court jury on Monday heard 4½ hours of closing arguments. Judge … read more »

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