Pirates

“A branch of the Women’s Institute who dressed as pirates to welcome a guest speaker on piracy realised they had made an embarrassing mistake — because he was actually giving a talk on being held hostage by Somalians.”

“Somali pirates may have reached their limit, at least for now. Security agencies have suggested that Somali pirates are willing to negotiate lower ransoms to release ships they have seized — because they are running out of room.”

Finally, a breakthrough in the battle against piracy: “Marauding pirates could soon find themselves up against a new long-range laser weapon, designed to leave them blinded, bewildered and all at sea.” Also: “While the effects are not permanent, the light should…

The 600-year-old skull of the famed German pirate Klaus Störtebeker, has disappeared from Hamburg’s history museum. It’s a valuable item. The guy was a total rockstar.

The best part about the Post’s angry populist rant against the Dutch commandos who released a group of captured pirates in accordance with Netherlands maritime laws is the way the paper strains to find ways to insult the Dutch. Were “clog-loving” and “lowlanders” really…

“Crew members of a U.S.-flagged ship have regained control of the vessel from pirates who seized it, a Pentagon official said Wednesday.”