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Google seeks to cut funds to illegal piracy sites

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 11:50

Internet search giant Google is in talks with Visa, Paypal and Mastercard to block illegal websites from receiving funding.

Japan to allow armed guards on vessels to tackle piracy

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 15:13

For the first time, Japan may allow foreign security contractors aboard Japanese flag-flying vessels to carry weapons to fend off pirates.

Sea piracy drops to five-year low

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 18:12

The activity of sea pirates in international waters has subsided to the lowest level since 2008, according to a report by an international maritime watchdog.

Somali pirate ‘big mouth’ announces retirement from `dirty business`

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 16:39

Somalia pirate Mohamed Abdi Hassan, known as ‘big mouth’, has decided of moving on after being in the piracy game for eight years.

Iran denies blocking Strait of Hormuz

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 23:26

Iran rejected Western media reports it was planning to close the Strait of Hormuz during a six-day naval drill that was launched Friday.

India expresses serious concern over piracy

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 12:45

India has expressed serious concern over piracy, particularly off the coast of Somalia.

Huge drop in pirate attacks: UN

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 08:31

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon previously said ransom payments cost hundreds of millions of dollars, creating a "pirate economy" in areas of Somalia.

Guidelines to deploy guards on ships to combat piracy issued

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 15:16

Government has issued guidelines for deployment of armed guards on board merchant ships by the ship owners to combat piracy, Parliament was informed.

Piracy website Newzbin2 finally shuts down

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 16:17

Newzbin2, a popular site that offered links to pirated content, has decided to close down.

British student avoids US extradition over piracy

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 23:41

A British student facing trial in the US for creating a website that allowed people watch films and TV shows for free has struck a deal to avoid extradition, the UK High Court was told.

UNSC concerned over threat posed by piracy

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 18:08

The UN Security Council, under the presidency of India, has voiced deep concern over the growing threat posed by piracy and armed robbery at sea

UNSC adopts India initiated statement to curb piracy

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 11:48

The United Nations Security Council has adopted an India initiated statement expressing serious concern over continued violence by pirates against seafarers and calling for a comprehensive response by the international community.