Captured pirates face trial in France

Six Somali pirates who attacked a French luxury yacht arrived in Paris to face trial today.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2008 - 13:08

Six Somali pirates who attacked a French luxury yacht arrived in Paris to face trial today.

They were taken to France aboard a military plane and quickly placed in detention, five days after being captured in a daring chase by French special forces.

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