Topic: Indian Ocean
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Briefing Five reasons to care about the Sudan - South Sudan conflict
Fighting between South Sudan and its rival, Sudan, could restart a 20-year civil war that claimed the lives of millions. It could also affect the price Americans pay for car fuel, China’s ability to keep its economy growing, and the stability of the region. Here’s a few reasons to pay attention to the fighting in Sudan.
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'The Presidents' Club': 10 stories about relationships between American presidents
From Truman to Obama, 10 stories of friendships and feuds between US presidents.
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Upheaval in the Maldives: 4 things you should know
The Maldives, an archipelago nation best known for its beaches and resorts, is suddenly making headlines after its president stepped down amid protests. What's going on in the Maldives?
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Falling satellite: 10 times space junk has crashed into Earth
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Why do tsunamis create whirlpools?
The tsunami that struck Japan today generated a huge whirlpool. How do tsunamis generate whirlpools?
03/11/2011 06:36 pm -
In Pictures Space photos of the day: Tsunamis
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Madagascar captures Somali pirate 'mother ship.' Now what?
The capture of a Somali pirate 'mother ship' north of Madagascar, some 2,500 miles from Somalia, has highlighted this impoverished island nation's outdated piracy laws.
03/01/2011 01:06 pm -
How much do you know about pirates? Take our quiz
At a time of increased militarization in the Indian Ocean – with European, Russian, Chinese, Indian, and American navies patrolling sea lanes and carrying out attacks on suspected pirate ships – the Somali gangs have struck back, killing American captives. How much do you know about the history of robbery at sea?
02/23/2011 02:00 pm -
Somali pirates: Do shootings of four Americans point to armed escalation?
In the past, pirates have been very reluctant to harm captives, but on Tuesday, four Americans taken hostage by Somali pirates were killed.
02/22/2011 04:41 pm -
Why did Somali pirates kill four American yachters?
As US forces negotiated the release of four Americans captured while yachting in the Arabian Sea, Somali pirates shot and killed them today. The incident raises questions about the new military approach to piracy.
02/22/2011 02:09 pm -
Somali pirate gets stiff sentence in US court. Will it deter piracy?
A US judge sentenced Somali pirate Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse to nearly 34 years in prison, citing a need to deter others. But the problem is getting to those who finance piracy operations.
02/16/2011 08:05 pm -
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Terrorism & Security Pirates seize oil tankers, putting oil supply routes at risk
Pirates' seizure of two oil tankers in the past two days threatens oil supply to the West and ramps up pressure on navies to take more aggressive action.
02/10/2011 09:05 am -
Somali pirates capture oil tanker bound for US: Higher oil prices ahead?
Somali pirates took control of an oil tanker from Kuwait carrying $200 million worth of crude. It's the second oil-tanker hijacking by Somali pirates in two days.
02/09/2011 06:13 pm -
South Sudan set to join ranks of five of the world's newest countries
The South Sudan referendum ended with an overwhelming vote for independence – 99.57 percent of those polled voted for it – and put the region officially on track to become independent in July. How often is a country born? (Or wrested from territory of an already existing one?) Here’s a look at five of the most recent declarations of independence:
02/08/2011 02:27 pm -
India pushes back on Somali pirates' new 'mother ship' offensive
Indian naval forces have shut down two Somali pirate “mother ships” operating close to the subcontinent, highlighting the increased range and sophistication of the pirates.
02/07/2011 02:15 pm -
Winter storm raises the question: What's going on with the weather?
This week's winter storm – and others before it – are being influenced by climate patterns in the Arctic and North Atlantic. Scientists are working to understand how these patterns work.
02/03/2011 01:42 pm -
Terrorism & Security South Korea dispatches destroyer to rescue tanker hijacked by Somali pirates
South Korea has dispatched 300 troops and a destroyer to secure the release of the Samho Jewelry tanker, which was hijacked recently by Somali pirates.
01/16/2011 10:10 am -
Sri Lanka floods provide chance for government, Tamil reconciliation
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has undertaken few reconciliation measures since defeating Tamil separatists. Current Sri Lanka floods provide a chance for him improve relations.
01/14/2011 01:11 pm -
Haiti earthquake anniversary: the state of global disaster relief
On the first anniversary of the Haiti earthquake, global disaster relief is under the microscope. A $15-billion-a-year industry with 250,000 workers, the stakes are high – but from each tsunami, quake, hurricane, and drought, we learn what works and what doesn't.
01/11/2011 01:05 pm -
Australia signals harder line on asylum seekers following Christmas Island tragedy
Refugee advocates fear Australia will get even tougher on asylum seekers following the Christmas Island shipwreck, which killed at least 30 refugees – many from Iran and Iraq.
12/17/2010 10:14 am -
Asylum seekers search continues in rough Australian waters
Asylum seekers: Navy and customs officers plucked 42 survivors — including nine children — from the raging surf off Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean soon after their boat broke apart and sank Wednesday.
12/16/2010 04:40 pm -
In trip to India, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao takes cues from Obama
Like Obama on his November trip to India, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is traveling with hundreds of executives and has business deals at the top of his agenda.
12/15/2010 10:11 am -
Christmas Island shipwreck tragedy
Dozens of asylum seekers, probably from Iraq, were thrown into the sea when their boat sank off the coast of Christmas Island, near Australia. At least 27 have died. Rescue efforts are underway.
12/15/2010 09:24 am -
Is there a lost civilization under the Persian Gulf?
A new review of research suggests that some of the earliest humans outside of Africa lived some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago on a once-fertile landmass that is now submerged under the Persian Gulf.
12/10/2010 07:03 pm -
Outside Cancún climate conference, Caribbean Sea testifies to global warming
2010 was one of the deadliest years on record for coral reefs. The Caribbean Sea just outside the Cancún climate conference offers evidence of global warming's negative effect.
12/06/2010 09:30 am -
What NATO looks like in the age of European austerity
Amid budget cutbacks and a 'diminishing appetite' for war, Europe has turned increasingly to the 'soft power' assignments like training and institution-building.
12/03/2010 01:07 pm -
George H.W. Bush, 14 others to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom next year
George H.W. Bush, along with Maya Angelou, Stan Musial and a dozen others, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom early next year. George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States.
11/18/2010 04:47 pm -
Obama in Europe: Back among friends or another 'shellacking' ahead?
A rough trip to Asia behind him, Obama is heading to Europe, where his popularity is still high. But economic policy disputes with the Continent's leaders may make for a cool reception.
11/18/2010 04:20 pm
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