hijacking

Somali Pirates on a Ship-Seizing Streak

Hamilton Nolan · 02/09/11 09:03AM

Somali pirates have seized a Greek supertanker off the coast of Oman—just one day after seizing an Italian supertanker! "Don't forget us, news media!" they seem to be saying. "Egypt is a passing fad." [USAT. Photo: Getty]

Plane Hijacked in Mexico

Pareene · 09/09/09 02:40PM

Three or four men hijacked a Mexican airliner carrying 104 passengers. The plane is sitting on a runway at the Mexico City airport. A "square box" has been found onboard, and all passengers have reportedly exited the plane.