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Chinese navy ship that foiled pirate attack on bulk carrier hands over suspects to Somalia

Chinese navy ship that foiled pirate attack on bulk carrier hands over suspects to Somalia

Three suspected pirates were handed over to Somali authorities by the Chinese navy. The pirates had tried to attack a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden when they were captured.Indian and Chinese naval vessels nearby responded to the crews call for help. The three suspects will be tried on piracy-related charges.The number of attacks have declined since 2013, following tightened security on shipping but attacks spiked again this year following a severe drought in Somalia. May 6, 2017
More than 100 students in hospital after gas leak near school in India

More than 100 students in hospital after gas leak near school in India

A gas leak from a fuel tanker has affected at least 50 students in New Delhi. Many had to be taken to hospital suffering from breathlessness and nausea.The leaking tanker was located near a school. First responders managed to control the leak. The students at the school were due to take exams, which have now been cancelled. May 6, 2017
North Korea to launch Korean-style attacks on US and Seoul spy agencies over Kim Jong-un murder plot

North Korea to launch Korean-style attacks on US and Seoul spy agencies over Kim Jong-un murder plot

North Korea has accused the US and South Korea of planning to assassinate its leader. The regime claims a biochemical attack on Kim Jong-un was planned for a military parade on 15 April.No proof for the claims was given but North Korea said it will take anti-terrorism striking actions as a reaction. North Korean agents recently used a nerve agent to murder Kim Jong-uns estranged brother Kim Jong-nam. May 6, 2017
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