Suspected Pirates Board Dutch Cargo Ship Off Nigeria, Seize Crew
Twelve crewmembers of the MV FWN Rapide were reportedly taken hostage over the weekend. The ship's manager says it is working to gain their release.
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China Reaches Deal To Build Military Outpost In Djibouti
A naval supply facility in the Horn of Africa will help sustain the fight against piracy on open waters, China says. It's believed to be the country's first military outpost.
Silver Found Off Madagascar Thought To Be From Capt. Kidd's Treasure
The Scottish sea captain was hanged as a pirate in 1701. He is known to have sailed to the small island of Sainte Maire off Madagascar in 1698.