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You are being lied to about pirates

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With all we have been told about the Somalia Pirates by the media, and the media painting a picture of black, black beards running amuk on a ship with swords whirling, I bet you did not know why they were doing...
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This outrageous act by the pirates, I think, will only reinforce the resolve of the countries of the Red Sea and internationally to fight piracy

Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal

Source: washingtonpost.com

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