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Chinese bulk carrier hijacked in Indian Ocean, position located, says spokesperson

The EU naval force has located the Chinese bulk carrier hijacked earlier on Monday in the Indian Ocean, said the spokesperson for the EU naval forces. John Harbour told Xinhua that the EU NAVFOR Maritine Patrol Aircraft has located the ship and... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Mon, Oct 19 2009

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