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April 9, 2009

US Captain Seized by Somali Pirates
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At sea near the Horn of Africa, an American captain remains in captivity
after his cargo ship was briefly seized by a group of Somali pirates.
The pirates hijacked the ship but were later overtaken by the crew. The
US Navy has sent a destroyer ship to the waters where the ship was
seized.



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