pirates

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Although the unarmed officers and crew managed to overwhelm the pirates, the pirates were able to take Captain Richard Phillips hostage.

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  1. noun One who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without commission from a sovereign nation.
  2. noun A ship used for this purpose.
  3. noun One who preys on others; a plunderer.
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  • He said the pirates were asking for $20 million in cash; “we don†™ t use any other system than cash. †But he added that they were willing to bargain. “That†™ s deal-making, †he explained. —  Michael Williams – Master of None
  • "The loss or potential loss of the ransom means the pirates will be all the more keen to get the next ransom in," he said. —  The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
  • Quinn said the pirates were armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles, but the freighter's crew carried no weapons. —  Top Stories - Google News
  • Quinn said the pirates were armed with AK-47 assault rifles, while the freighter's crew carried no weapons. —  CNN.com
  • Also, I am not sure if Killing the pirates is the best option, what gives us the right to take the life of another? —  CTV News RSS Feed
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