Somali pirates are back on the attack, with piracy around the Horn of Africa rising sharply in recent months and adding to concerns for shipping vessels, government forces and private security already ...

The European Union and Indian navies have taken over a ship used by pirates off the coast of Somalia to seize a Malta-flagged ...

Pirates off the coasts of Somalia have hijacked a commercial vessel for the first time in 18 months, raising fears of a resurgence of armed attacks along the coasts of Somalia. This week, the pirates ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Suspected Somali pirates have hijacked another Yemeni fishing boat off the Horn of Africa, the third such attack in recent weeks, authorities said Monday. In a statement, ...

Navy photo shows a team from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer towing the lifeboat from the Maersk Alabama to the Boxer. MOMBASA, Kenya — Somali pirates were back to business as usual Tuesday, ...

Chinese state media release pictures of Somali pirates attacking Chinese ship. Dec 18, 2008— -- China today announced that it is preparing to send its own ships to protect the safe passage of ...