December 23, 2008 RSS feed / News

German frigate begins anti-piracy patrols

DJIBOUTI (AP) — A German navy frigate sailed out of Djibouti's harbor on Tuesday to join what the country's defense minister said was a necessary but potentially tough mission to protect civilian ships from Somaliabased pirates. More...

French seize bogus chocolates

PARIS (AP) — Ten tons of chocolate bonbons could stuff a lot of stockings this holiday season — but instead they will be under the lock and key of French customs agents. More...

2 killed, 1 hurt in Dallas-area road shootings

DALLAS (AP) — A manhunt continued Tuesday morning for a gunman in a pickup who is suspected of killing two people and injuring another in a series of rush hour shootings on Dallas area roads. More...

3 Chinese ships to leave Friday for Somalia

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese warships on a mission to protect their country's vessels and crews from pirate attacks off Somalia will depart Friday, armed with special forces, helicopters and plans to share information with other countries working i More...