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Published 12/8/2008 at Yahoo! News: Politics News
Reuters - The European Union agreed on Monday to launch an anti-piracy naval operation off the coast of Somalia involving warships and aircraft from several nations.
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(Reuters) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 12/11/2008
Reuters - The ranks of Somalia's army and police have been gutted as most soldiers and police officers have deserted, often taking their weapons and vehicles, according to a new U.N. Security Council report.
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(AP) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 12/11/2008
AP - As Somalia's government crumbles, the U.S. is proposing that the United Nations authorize tracking down Somali pirates not only at sea, but on land and in Somali air space.
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