Pirates
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Crew abandons Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship attacked in the Red Sea, UK military saysA ship was attacked in the Red Sea near Yemen by armed men using gunfire and RPGs. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions and ongoing Houthi threats.WorldJul 6, 2025
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Lethbridge woman starts city-wide ‘pirate treasure hunt’ to kick off New Year"My hints are done in riddle form so you have to be able to solve the riddles to find the treasure."FeaturesJan 4, 2021
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9 crew aboard Norwegian shipping vessel kidnapped by pirates in Benin: companyA vessel owned by Norwegian shipping firm J.J. Ugland was boarded by pirates while at anchor off the coast of Benin on Saturday, and nine crew members were kidnapped, the company said on Sunday.WorldNov 3, 2019
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Nova Scotia waters becoming wild west for so-called pirate diversTreasure salvagers who once spent millions of dollars exploring such sites say provincial laws are preventing shipwrecks from being scoured in any meaningful way - and that the region has become somewhat of a wild west for so-called pirate divers.CanadaApr 9, 2019
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Haunted hospital: Halloween trick-or-treaters descend on B.C. Children’s HospitalB.C. Children's Hospital was overrun with ghosts, ghouls and the occasional pirate on Wednesday.Oct 31, 2018
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Pirates kidnap 12 crew members from Swiss merchant vessel in Nigerian watersThe pirates are believed to have boarded the ship using ladders before destroying its communications equipment and taking 12 crew members hostage.WorldSep 22, 2018
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Renaissance themed Swords and Sabres festival takes over Coronation ParkIts a chance to dress up as your favourite knight, viking or pirate. Swords and Sabres is a free renaissance festival that takes place at Coronation park.EntertainmentAug 18, 2018
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Nova Scotia legal battle sees competing ‘Pirates of Halifax’ cross swords in courtTwo competing groups of grown men both calling themselves the "Pirates of Halifax" have failed to resolve their feud in the polite confines of Nova Scotia's small claims court.CanadaMar 29, 2018
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Global News readers consumed by mysterious carnivorous sea creaturesA ghostly ship, a mysterious ocean attack, a hilarious geography lesson and a Hollywood star's homecoming — here's a look at this week's top trending stories on social media.TrendingAug 12, 2017
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Regina pirates steal the show for first day of Cathedral Village Arts FestivalThis is the 26th year for the festival. Over the next five days everything that makes Cathedral neighbourhood special will be showcased.CanadaMay 22, 2017
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