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A Saudi oil tanker hijacked in the Indian Ocean is believed to have anchored off the coast of Somalia, its operators say.

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A hijacked supertanker carrying up to $100 million worth of crude oil -- the largest vessel seized to date in an escalating regional piracy crisis -- is believed to have anchored off Somalia, its operator said. The Sirius Star's crew of 25 is reported to be safe, according to Dubai-based Vela International Marine.

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang hoped an advertising deal with Google would boost revenue and keep Microsoft at bay. Instead, he ended up resigning soon after the Justice Department, thanks to Microsoft lobbying, blocked the deal.

UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband says his talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were positive and constructive.

Rebels loyal to Laurent Nkunda in DR Congo say they are withdrawing from two fronts to allow aid in.

A top Spanish judge, Baltasar Garzon, pulls out of investigations into alleged civil war and Franco-era atrocities.

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Official figures show that UK inflation fell from 5.2% to 4.5% in October, as oil prices and transport costs fell.

The price of oil drifts below $55 a barrel, amid increasing worries over falling demand and slowing global growth.

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A giant Saudi oil tanker seized by pirates in the Indian Ocean is nearing the coast of Somalia, the US Navy says.