Somali Pirates Tie Greed to Illegal Fishing
In Somaliland’s Mandhera jail, Farah Ismail Eid and five other Somalis describe piracy as born from illegal fishing by foreign trawlers since the 1990s. Eid recounts a shift from fishing to armed robbery, trading savings for Kalashnikovs after years of scarce catches and a harsh, lawless coast.
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U S eyes mandatory HFC cuts under Montreal Protocol
The Obama administration considers turning the Montreal Protocol into a climate treaty by requiring mandatory global reductions in hydrofluorocarbons, aiming to link ozone protection with global warming goals. Negotiations on Kyoto replacement run through 2012, with Denmark hosting talks.
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Pakistan military retakes ground from militants
U S officials warn the operation in Buner may extend but remains limited for now. Militants hold sway in Swat district disrupting local administration after Taliban gains and feared casualties could affect Pakistan's wider campaign. Local plans include establishing authority and reconstruction steps.
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