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Unusual plane hijackings since 2001
Airplane hijackings such as the one that unfolded on Tuesday involving an Egyptian airliner have become relatively rare since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks led to increased security.
Wed Mar 30 2016
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Hijackings of ships in South East Asia can be mitigated, says UK-based Dryad
The recent hijacking of a Singapore-registered tanker, MT Joaquim last Saturday (Aug 8) in the Straits of Malacca has provided yet another timely reminder of the current risks facing seafarers.
Sat Aug 15 2015