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Pirates Discuss Ransom for Arms Shipment

Posted Oct 1, 08 3:23 PM CDT in World 

(Newser) – The Somali pirates who hijacked a Ukranian ship carrying a weapons shipment are in ransom negotiations with the vessel’s owners, the BBC reports. No governments are involved in the talks, sources said. The pirates seem to be flexible: They initially asked for a $35 million ransom, then $20 million, and now “it’s down to $5 million,” one source said.

Sources BBC, New York Times

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The commanding officer of a US Navy ship monitors the pirated vessel.   (AP Photo)
In this picture released by US Navy on Sept. 28, 2008, Somali pirates in small boats are seen alongside the hijacked "Faina".   (AP Photo)
In this picture released by US Navy, Somali pirates in small boats are seen alongside the hijacked ship "Faina".   (AP Photo)
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