Cargo ships, tankers and even cruise ships passing through the Gulf of Aden are being accosted by what was once the stuff of high-seas legend -- pirates -- to the tune of millions of dollars. Unlike a film glamorizing the pirate profession, today's pirates grab high-powered weapons and jump in rickety speedboats to seize hostages and demand ransom for valuable cargo. Take a trip through the world of the new pirates.
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 German action against pirates |  Hijacked oil tanker |  Chinese fishing boat seized |  Ukrainian ship seized |
 Somali pirates on deck |  Pirates in their boat |  Pirated vessel |  Released from pirates |
 Chasing pirates |
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