Russia Says Ship and Crew Are Safe
By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ
The Arctic Sea, missing since last month, was 300 miles off Cape Verde, the Russia Defense Ministry said.

Hostages Overcome Pirates on 2 Fishing Boats Off Somali Coast
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Egyptian fishermen used machetes and guns to take back their ships from captors who had demanded a ransom of $1.5 million.