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UN Security Council debates the spread of piracy

Last Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012, 19:39

Spread of piracy around the world has prompted the UN Security Council`s first debate Monday on piracy`s rise as a threat to world peace and security.

Russia sends anti-piracy force to Gulf of Aden

Last Updated: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 10:37

A task force from Russia`s Pacific Fleet has departed on a new anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast, according to Captain Roman Martov.

World sea piracy falls to lowest level since 2008

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 13:47

A maritime watchdog says global sea piracy has fallen to its lowest level since 2008 as threats from Somalia ease.

`Piracy, terrorism threat to regional stability`

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 14:01

Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday said India was taking steps to augment its capabilities to fight piracy and terrorism.

Illegal downloaders face jail in Japan

Last Updated: Monday, October 1, 2012, 19:52

People who possess illegally downloaded music or films in Japan can face prison for up to two years and fines of nearly two million yen ($25,700) according to a new law, a news channel has reported.

Chinese search engine fined $15,000 over piracy

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 19:15

China`s biggest search engine Baidu has been penalised with a 95,800 yuan (around $15,000) fine for publishing the country`s bestselling authors`s three books online and offering downloads without his permission.

Pirates free Russian tanker crew

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 11:42

A group of pirates hijacked an oil tanker with a Russian crew in the Gulf of Guinea in west Africa on Tuesday.

Somali pirates wish ‘best regards’ in ransom letters

Last Updated: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 19:01

Somali pirates are sending politely-worded ransom letters to the owners of vessels they hijack.

Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan announces new digital album

Last Updated: Monday, July 23, 2012, 15:17

Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, who gained recognition across the border, has announced the release of a new digital album.

`Sea piracy worldwide drops in first half of 2012`

Last Updated: Monday, July 16, 2012, 16:14

Overall, 177 incidents of sea piracy were reported in first six months of 2012, compared to 266 incidents for corresponding period in 2011.

UAE pledges $1 mn to Somalia for countering piracy

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 16:17

The UAE called for greater international support to upgrade Somalia`s national response capabilities.

India unblocks access to video, file-sharing sites

Last Updated: Saturday, June 23, 2012, 11:30

India has now allowed access to video and file-sharing sites, including The Pirate Bay, which were blocked earlier over the issue of Internet piracy.