May 12, 2006

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Islamic forces loyal to such countries as Iran, Libyaand Saudi Arabia have been gaining control in Somalia.

Apr 20, 2006

CAIRO [MENL] -- The United States was said to have acquired the right topatrol the territorial waters of Somalia.

Mar 29, 2006

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The U.S. Navy has warned of an increase in piracythreats to shipping in the Gulf.

Mar 21, 2006

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The U.S. Navy has increased patrols off the coast of Somalia in an effort to eliminate the piracy threat in the Red Sea.