Asia-Pacific

7 Somali pirates charged in Malaysia

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-02-11 17:04

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KUALA LUMPUR - The seven Somali pirates arrested by the Malaysian navy in the Gulf of Aden in January were tried in Malaysia Friday, and could be sentenced to death if convicted.