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French Navy Repels Somali Pirate Attack(0)
October 7, 2009
France says its navy has captured five Somali pirates who attacked a French naval vessel, after apparently mistaking it for a commercial boat.
France Considers Selling Warship to Russia
France is considering the sale of a helicopter carrier ship to Russia that could provide Moscow with added offensive capabilities at sea.
Somali Insurgent Group Now Said to be Holding Both French Hostages
Somalia’s transitional government has called for the unconditional release of two French military advisors kidnapped Tuesday in the Somali capital Mogadishu. Both men are now believed to be held captive by an Islamist extremist group with ties to al-Qaida.
Somali Government Working to Free French Hostages
Somali official says the government is working to free two French security advisors kidnapped in Mogadishu on Tuesday.