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Piracy

Product and online piracy have reached unprecedented levels globally. The digitalized online world in particular has opened the door to greater acts of piracy.

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Supporters of Yemen's Huthis raise their rifles in the air as they chant slogans during an anti-Israel rally in solidarity with Gaza and Lebanon in the Huthi-controlled capital Sanaa.

Are Houthis blackmailing shipping companies for millions?

Are Houthis blackmailing shipping companies for millions?

UN experts suspect Houthi rebels, who have been attacking maritime traffic off Yemen, are charging for "safe passage."
ConflictsNovember 12, 2024
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Global shipping on alert after Houthis attack vessels

Global shipping on alert after Houthis attack vessels

Several recent attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea have highlighted the wider dangers to global shipping.
BusinessDecember 4, 2023
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Google accused of placing ads on sanctioned web pages

Google accused of placing ads on sanctioned web pages

Piracy, porn and sanctioned sites — Google's ad business is putting big brands on controversial pages, a study says.
BusinessNovember 29, 2023
Nigerian special forces sail to intercept pirates during a joint exercise between Nigerian and Moroccan naval personnel

Why is piracy increasing off West Africa?

Why is piracy increasing off West Africa?

Nowhere do pirates strike more often than the Gulf of Guinea, where more than 130 sailors were taken hostage last year.
Rule of LawFebruary 21, 2021
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Pirates launch deadly attack on cargo ship off Nigeria

Pirates launch deadly attack on cargo ship off Nigeria

The Gulf of Guinea, where the attack took place, is considered the most dangerous sea in the world for piracy.
ConflictsJanuary 24, 2021
Silhouettes of people holding laptops are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo

YouTube can withhold piracy suspect data in Germany: court

YouTube can withhold piracy suspect data in Germany: court

A film distributor failed to persuade judges to force YouTube to disclose copyright infringers' email and IP addresses.
Law and JusticeDecember 10, 2020
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