Archive for October 23rd, 2008

Sri Lankan Navy – Sri Lanka navy: Rebel suicide attack foiled at sea

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Associated PressSri Lanka navy: Rebel suicide attack foiled at sea

Sri Lanka’s navy destroyed two explosive-laden Tamil Tiger rebel boats Wednesday that attempted to crash into two cargo ships sailing to the country’s troubled north, a spokesman said.

Royal Navy – Chagos islanders lose legal fight to return home

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Associated PressChagos islanders lose legal fight to return home

Britain’s highest court on Wednesday dashed the hopes of Chagos Islanders seeking to return to the Indian Ocean homeland they lost when the island of Diego Garcia was leased to the U.S. for an air base.

Piracy – NATO flotilla to start anti-piracy operations soon

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Associated PressNATO flotilla to start anti-piracy operations soon

A NATO flotilla sailing toward the Somali coast will begin anti-piracy operations within the next few days, but officials said Wednesday the alliance was still working out the rules of engagement for the seven ships.


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