The United Nations Security Council has agreed to impose sanctions against anyone contributing to violence and instability in Somalia. Meanwhile UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is continuing diplomatic efforts to assemble a multinational force to combat pirates in the Horn of Africa.
Germany has offered assistance in restoring security in the region. German Defence Minister Franz Josef said, however, the international community needed a clear operational plan and clear rules of engagement. Somali pirates have set a 10-day deadline to pay a $25 billion dollar ransom German President deplores DRC fighting ...
Deutsche Bahn float postponed until after September 2009 ...
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Poll protest planned in Swaziland ...
Five candidates seeking appointment as Japan's premier ... before it releases a supertanker it hijacked last weekend.
(Deutsche Welle)
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