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India today raised its concerns over piracy in the Indian Ocean, saying it adversely impacts on all countries in the region and pledged to work with Mauritius to combat the menace. President Pratibha Patil, who is here on a five-day State Visit, met Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and discussed regional and international issues of …

BEIJING, April 26 (Bernama) — Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao stressed that China would never seek hegemony in future when it becomes a developed country. He said China adhered to the independent foreign policy of peace, and to the policy of building good relationship and partnership with neighbouring countries. “This is our policies when we are …

BEIJING, April 26 (Bernama) — Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has described Malaysia as a “good brother and close neighbour” and that bilateral relations between China and Malaysia would have a bright future. He also said the same of Indonesia in a special interview with Bernama, The Star and three Indonesian media representatives ahead of his …

THE Aquino government has taken a more aggressive stand on disputed territories in the South China Sea, a move that is testing relations between Manila and Beijing. In the days before Holy Week, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino 3rd ordered the coast guard to secure the waters off the western seaboard, where offshore drilling and explorations …

YOKOSUKA, Japan – Sailors of the Ticonderoga-class guided- missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) were honored to host Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a visit April 21. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

SASEBO, Japan – The mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) departed Sasebo, Japan for a deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of Commander Task Force 76 April 25. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

SASEBO, Japan – Sailors and Marines from Carrier Strike Group Seven (CSG-7) participated in community service projects (COMSERV) during a port call to Sasebo, Japan April 19-22 after participating in Operation Tomodachi relief efforts. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

GOA, India – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrived in Goa, India, as part of a good will mission visit, April 22. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

SASEBO, Japan – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) marked its tenth year of service April 21. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

SASEBO, Japan – USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and USS Germantown (LSD 42) swapped commanding officers and crew during an exchange of command ceremony April 21, at Fleet Activities Sasebo. From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs