Pirates Hijack Tankers Near Somalia
In 24 hours, pirates were able to hijack two vessels off of Somalia’s coast, reports CNN. Both were chemical tankers owned by European nations, according to the European Union Maritime Security Center. One, a 23,000 ton M/V Bow-Asir owned by Norway, was hijacked 250 miles east of the city of Kismayo and southern Somalia Thursday morning. The other one captured was the 9,000-ton M/V Nipayia tanker, which is owned by Greece, and had 19 crew members on board. An alert has been issued by officials to all nearby vessels to be on alert of elevated pirate activity. 
 

Madonna Set to Adopt Another Malawian Child

Singer Madonna will travel to Malawi this weekend to adopt a second child, officials from the African nation told the BBC. She reportedly already filed adoption papers and could have her case heard at the High Court by early next week. While Madonna’s reps are mum on the topic, the singer did hint to her intentions while answering questions from readers of a Malawian newspaper. “Many people – especially our Malawian friends – say that David should have a Malawian brother or sister,” she said.  Read the rest.

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