These days, the battle for the Indian Ocean seems to be all about the dread pirates of Somalia.
Beyond Pirates: On the High Seas, an India-China Rivalry
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Building On Rock, Not Sand: Riots in Liberty City, Florida
On May 17, 1980, all hell broke loose in Liberty City, Fla. A Tampa jury acquitted four white policemen in the beating death of a black insurance agent, and the heart of Miami’s black community burst into violence
Sex, Television and Berlusconi’s Path to Power
Standing in their uniform miniskirts and stilettos, three young women bend over ironing boards, pressing men’s shirts before a live studio audience. They’re competing to be schedine, young women who dance a little, wear little and say little on Quelli Che …
5 held after pirates attack French vessel
Five people were detained off Somalia’s coast Wednesday after pirates mistook a French ship involved in an anti-piracy operation for a commercial vessel, the French Defense Ministry said.
Will 7-Eleven’s New Cafe Win Over Hong Kong Foodies?
It’s just before noon on a Tuesday, and despite the rain, a few dozen schoolgirls in white uniforms and navy cardigans are milling about the 7-Eleven on Tong Chong Gai, a bustling Hong Kong side street of restaurants and cafs. A few of the teenagers grab chocolate milk and sushi rolls from the open chiller
Desperation stalks Zimbabwe’s white farmers
A desperate Zimbabwean farmer fighting to hold onto his land — a year after the country’s political rivals pledged to govern jointly — fears he will eventually lose to politics and violence. The power-sharing agreement included an undertaking by both parties to ensure property rights are upheld but farm attacks and invasions continue unabated in Zimbabwe
Super-light sub has ‘capability greater than U.S. Navy’
A new generation of deep-sea submarines light enough to launch from a yacht could open up the ocean’s depths to amateur explorers.
Minister suspect in hijacking said 9/9/9 date a divine sign
A 44-year-old former drug addict and alcoholic who now works as a minister was the sole person responsible for the brief hijacking Wednesday of a commercial jetliner, a Mexican official said. The suspect, Josmar Flores Pereira, told authorities he hijacked the jet on Wednesday because the date — September 9, 2009, or 9/9/9 and 666 reversed — held some significance for him, said Genaro Garcia Luna, the secretary for public safety.
Bankers watch as Swedish interest rates goes subzero
For a world first, the announcement came with remarkably little fanfare. But last month, the Swedish Riksbank entered uncharted territory when it became the world’s first central bank to introduce negative interest rates on bank deposits.
Dawn of digital-only TV arrives; analog just a static memory
An era ended in American broadcast television early Friday as the nation finished its delayed transition to digital TV. At a minute past midnight, broadcasters shut down their outdated analog transmitters, leaving static to watch for those who weren’t ready