Tag Archives: Horn of Africa

Piracy menace: Somali pirates seize ship with Russian tanks

Posted on September 27, 2008 by An alien Earthling

If you thought pirates can be found only in movies and comic books, think again. Somalian pirates are proving to be a dangerous nuisance to the whole world. The latest news is that these seafaring bandits have seized a Ukrainian … Continue reading →

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Africa, awake, arise and act! (Part 1)

Posted on September 23, 2008 by An alien Earthling

African leaders have warned that the lingering global financial crisis coupled with the collapse of talks on a world trade agreement could hinder the United Nations’ campaign to improve life for hundreds of millions of the world’s poorest. Africa, despite … Continue reading →

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