Topic: Eyl (Somalia)
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What is Somalia's Al Shabab?
The international community has more questions than answers about the Somali militant group Al Shabab, the target of Kenya's military incursion into Somalia. But they know how it affords food for its troops – and it's not from piracy.
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Somalia mosque bomb targets Al Shabab leaders
A bomb attack in a Mogadishu mosque this weekend failed to kill Fuad Shongole, a top leader of Somalia's Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabab militia. But the Somalia mosque bomb is taking fighting there to a new level of intensity.
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New bid to free captain of pirated US ship
The Maersk Alabama's crew, now in Kenya, tells story as negotiations continue over captain held hostage.
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Forget Depp: Somali pirates risk all for riches, women
In cash-strapped, hungry Somalia, the pirate life may be risky, but payoffs are huge.
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Who are Somalia's pirates?
A Monitor Q&A reveals who's behind the modern-day pirates, how they got so good at taking ships, and what's being done to stop them.
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Oil capture spotlights Somali pirates' reach
A supertanker hijacking helped boost the price of oil early this week.
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French lead fight against Somali piracy surge
Increasingly brazen attacks jeopardize the delivery of humanitarian aid and inspire calls for tough action.
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