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Somali Pirates Free Supertanker for $3 Million

After nearly two months of intense negotiation, the Saudi supertanker seized by Somali pirates was released after the gang was paid a $3-million ransom. "Mohamed Said, a negotiator with the pirates, told the Associated Press by telephone that the ship has been released and...
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This outrageous act by the pirates, I think, will only reinforce the resolve of the countries of the Red Sea and internationally to fight piracy

Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal

Source: washingtonpost.com

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