Pirate attacks cross Africa Trend toward more violence West African pirates' methods can be more violent than those off the Horn of Africa. While Somali pirates know they will forfeit ransom if their hostages come to harm, pirates in the west are mainly interested in the oil or valuable cargo on board and less concerned about the people. Their hijacking methods are similar - approaching large vessels out at sea in small craft. … [Read more...] about West Africa: Pirates launch deadly attack on Turkish ship off Nigeria
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Fabled ark could be among ancient treasures in danger in Ethiopia’s deadly war
The ark is believed by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians to have been brought to Aksum by Menelik, the son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon of Israel, after Jerusalem was sacked in 586/587BC and Solomon’s temple destroyed. It has since been guarded by a succession of monks who are forbidden until death to leave the church grounds. … [Read more...] about Fabled ark could be among ancient treasures in danger in Ethiopia’s deadly war
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Rules for The Sun online polls prize draw (TV & Showbiz), Nov-Dec 2020 – I’m A Celebrity 2020 question
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