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Terror Case Cites Qaeda Links of U.S. Citizens

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:35:04 +0000

In one of the most extensive terrorism investigations since the Sept. 11 attacks, authorities charged 14 people who they say joined a Somali extremist group.

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Charges unsealed in missing Somalis terror probe (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:34:06 +0000

AP - Promising both "true brotherhood" and "fun," several Somali men convinced fellow immigrants in Minneapolis to return to their East African homeland and take up arms with a terrorist group, according to federal charges unsealed Monday against eight individuals.

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Charges against 8 in missing Somali case unsealed (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:25:25 +0000

AP - Federal prosecutors have announced charges against eight more people as part of a long-running investigation of young men who left the United States to fight in Somalia.

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AP sources: New charges in Somali terror case (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:57:55 +0000

AP - Federal authorities are due to unseal new charges against eight suspects in a long-running probe of young men who left the United States to fight in Somalia.

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Kidnapped Britons say Somali pirates may kill them (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:27 +0000

AP - A British couple being held hostage by Somali pirates said in an interview broadcast Friday that they fear they will be killed or handed to a terrorist group if a ransom is not paid soon.

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(AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:19:52 +0000

AP - EU: Somali pirates attack US-flagged Maersk Alabama for second time but ship not overtaken.

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(AP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:28:17 +0000

AP - Spain's prime minister announces Somali pirates have freed trawler with crew of 36.

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Somali pirates seize chemical tanker: EU (AFP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:46:30 +0000

AFP - Pirates have seized a chemical tanker in the south Somali Basin with 28 North Koreans aboard, the EU's anti-piracy mission in the region said in a statement Tuesday.

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Report: Somali terror suspect had US residency (AP)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:40:37 +0000

AP - A Somali man suspected of recruiting youth in Minneapolis for Islamic terrorism in Somalia has a U.S. green card, Dutch media reported Friday.

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Spain calls for blockade of Somali pirate ports (AFP)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:11:47 +0000

AFP - Spain wants EU naval forces to blockade three Somali ports used to launch pirate attacks against ships in the Indian Ocean, Defence Minister Carme Chacon said Wednesday.

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