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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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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
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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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Russian navy to join NATO in drills for first time in decade

Russian navy to join NATO in drills for first time in decade

It will be the first time Russia's ships have undertaken drills with multiple NATO countries since 2011.
PoliticsDecember 10, 2020
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