Shiikh Conflict & Tragedy News

Pirates near Somalia's coastline attacked a cargo ship Wednesday with a crew of at least 20 U.S. nationals aboard, according to the company that owns the vessel. Maersk Line Ltd issued a statement saying it believes the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama...

Heavy fighting between Islamist militia groups in the town of Gureil, 230 miles north of the Somali capital, killed 12 and wounded more than 20. Clashes erupted in Somalia over the weekend, leaving 28 dead in incidents. The two sides...