Indian Ocean news

a nation of 1,190 coral islands

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:50:06 GMT

Maldives is located in the Laccadive Sea in the Indian Ocean, 400 km southwest of India's southern coast.

Iran to set up space launch base

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:50:02 GMT

Iran plans to establish a national satellite launch base in the southeast of the country, adjacent to the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean, Press TV reported.

Hilton Worldwide Appoints Johannes Van Der Putten as Vice President for Africa & Indian Ocean

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:41:00 GMT

Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa is set to further increase its presence across Africa and Indian Ocean with the announcement of the company's most senior appointment for the continent.

With China watching, India, Seychelles to up anti-piracy efforts

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:08:33 GMT

"Last year, the Indian Navy deployed a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft in the Seychelles for conducting anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean Region.

With China watching, India & Seychelles to up anti-pirate operations

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:38:21 GMT

Last year, the Indian Navy deployed a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft in the Seychelles for conducting anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean.

With China watching, India & Seychelles to up anti-piracy efforts

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:38:21 GMT

Last year, the Indian Navy deployed a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft in the Seychelles for conducting anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean.

Kenya: Alarm As KenGen Oil Spills Into Indian Ocean

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:29:18 GMT

Hundreds of litres of oil spilled into the Indian Ocean on Sunday morning. Fishermen near the Mombasa port said yesterday that the oil, belonging to Kengen, is health hazard to them and there are reports of dead fish and sea creatures due to the leakage.

India bracing for limited conflict with pushy China, says top US intel official

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:22:27 GMT

"India is concerned about China's posture along their disputed border and Beijing's perceived aggressive posture in Indian Ocean and Asia-Pacific region."

Study finds southern Indian Ocean humpbacks singing different tunes

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:44:37 GMT

A recently published study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and others reveals that humpback whales on both sides of the southern Indian Ocean are singing different tunes, unusual since humpbacks in the same ocean basin usually all sing very similar songs.

Alarm As KenGen Oil Spills Into Indian Ocean

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:20:50 GMT

Hundreds of litres of oil spilled into the Indian Ocean on Sunday morning. Fishermen near the Mombasa port said yesterday that the oil, belonging to Kengen, is health hazard to them and there are ...

Kenya: Alarm As KenGen Oil Spills Into Indian Ocean

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:21:49 GMT

Nairobi Star (Nairobi)-Hundreds of litres of oil spilled into the Indian Ocean on Sunday morning. Fishermen near the Mombasa port said yesterday that the oil, belonging to Kengen, is health hazard to them and there are reports of dead fish and sea creatures due to the leakage.

India's big push for Africa, Indian Ocean strategy

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:27:16 GMT

NEW DELHI: India is giving a big push to its Africa and Indian Ocean strategy even as there appear to be signs of a Chinese reassessment of its approach to Africa.

India’s big push for Africa, Indian Ocean strategy

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:21:38 GMT

India is giving a big push to its Africa and Indian Ocean strategy even as there appear to be signs of a Chinese reassessment of its approach to Africa.

Perth, Australia - six must-do activities

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:50:40 GMT

It's a city with beautiful scenery, nestled on the shores of the Indian Ocean. And it combines the boomtown energy of Calgary with the sybaritic charm of San Diego.

NASA sees development of tropical storm 09S in southern Indian Ocean

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:15:42 GMT

NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the low pressure system called System 97S on Jan. 24 and observed a large area of strong thunderstorms around its center that hinted at further development. On Jan. 25, the low strengthened into the ninth tropical depression and now a tropical storm of the Southern Indian Ocean.

South Africa: Madagascar leaders "irresponsible"

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:51:55 GMT

Regional heavyweight South Africa says efforts to mediate a solution to Madagascar's political crisis have been frustrated by the irresponsible behavior of the Indian Ocean island nation's rival leaders.

Hague ruling opens new chapter

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:00:34 GMT

The International Criminal Court ruling hit the Kenyan political arena like a tsunami off the waters of Indian Ocean. It committed to full trial two Presidential candidates, raised questions about ...

Madagascar's exiled president vows return Saturday

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:40:02 GMT

The president of Madagascar, exiled in South Africa since a 2009 coup, said Friday he will return to his Indian Ocean homeland on Saturday even though he faces arrest there.

NASA satellite sees birth of Tropical Storm Ethel, now threatening Rodrigues

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:35:54 GMT

NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Tropical Storm Ethel in the Southern Indian Ocean on Jan.

Madagascar's exiled president vows return Saturday

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:22:41 GMT

The president of Madagascar, exiled in South Africa since a 2009 coup, said Friday he will return to his Indian Ocean homeland on Saturday even though he faces arrest there.

Madagascar: Ravalomanana in New Bid to Return

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:48:52 GMT

Nation (Nairobi)-Former Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana on Wednesday announced that he would return to the Indian Ocean Island on Saturday.

Ravalomanana to return to Madagascar

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:43:38 GMT

Former Madagascar leader Marc Ravalomanana will return to the Indian Ocean island "imminently", a statement released by his South African publicists firm said on Wednesday.

Royal Navy capture Somali pirate boat in Indian Ocean

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:38:33 GMT

Footage recorded by the Ministry of Defence shows the Royal Navy capturing a suspected pirate dhow in the Indian Ocean.

Royal Navy hands fishing boat to Yemen authorities in counter-piracy operation

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:50:38 GMT

The Royal Navy handed over a pirated fishing vessel to the Yemen authorities today as part of its counter-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean.

Royal Marines capture 13 men aboard 'pirate ship' in Indian Ocean

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:48:41 GMT

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British navy nabs 13 Somali pirates in Indian Ocean

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:47:59 GMT

LONDON, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The British Royal Navy captured 13 Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean on Friday, Defence Ministry said. A British Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) supply ship and a U.S. Navy vessel intercepted the pirates' boat, which refused to stop despite warning shots fired from a British helicopter. The British navy then sent commandos to board the boat, capturing the 13 pirates and seizing their weapons. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said the British troops, part of a NA ...

Royal Navy captures 13 Somali pirates

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:25:33 GMT

Royal Marines were part of a Nato-led combined counter-piracy force which captured 13 Somali pirates on a boat in the Indian Ocean.

British Navy nabs 13 Somali pirates

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:10:01 GMT

The British Royal Navy has captured 13 Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, defence ministry said.

Rock Restaurant is a Tropical Culinary Dream Perched in the Middle of the Ocean

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:27:48 GMT

The amazing Rock Restaurant in Zanzibar is a rustic hut situated on a jagged rock that floats in the Indian Ocean.

Royal Navy takes Somali pirates

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:57:07 GMT

The Royal Navy has captured 13 Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, the Ministry of Defence says.

UK, US Sailors Capture Suspected Somali Pirates

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:06:39 GMT

British, US Navy crews capture 13 suspected Somali pirates in Indian Ocean operation

Spanish Navy Thwarts Pirate Attack in Indian Ocean

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:55:19 GMT

Suspected pirates allegedly opened fire on combat support ship Patiño early Thursday

AUDIO: Satellite will fall in Indian Ocean

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:53:59 GMT

A Russian satellite that failed to launch properly in November is due to crash and on earth in the middle of January.

Navy prevents attack by Somali pirate 'mothership'

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:55:30 GMT

A pirate attack in the Indian Ocean has been foiled by the Royal Navy.

Spanish navy routs pirate attack in Indian ocean: ministry

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:04 GMT

A Spanish navy ship Thursday fought off a gun attack by pirates in the Indian Ocean, then chased and captured six of the attackers while one was reported killed, Spain's defence...

Did our money help

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:09:27 GMT

The British public donated 107m ($168m) after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, an amount second only to that raised for the Indian Ocean tsunami. But how has that money helped Haiti two years on? The ...

Did our money help

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:09:27 GMT

The British public donated 107m ($168m) after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, an amount second only to that raised for the Indian Ocean tsunami. But how has that money helped Haiti two years on? The ...

Failed Russian Mars Probe May Crash in Indian Ocean Sunday

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:05:48 GMT

Phobos-Grunt is predicted to crash to Earth west of the island of Java.

Magnitude 7.3 quake in Indian Ocean, off Aceh, Indonesia

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:02:43 GMT

Source: Getty Images Indonesia has issued a tsunami warning after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Sumatra. The quake struck 420 kilometres southwest of Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The ...

Magnitude 7.3 quake in Indian Ocean, off Aceh, Indonesia

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:09:00 GMT

Tsunami warning lifted after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Sumatra.

Satellite eye on Earth: December 2011

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:30:26 GMT

Indian ocean atolls and the Rocky mountains were among the images captured by European Space Agency and Nasa satellites last month An early winter day over Greece.

Britain warns of militant attacks in Kenya

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:05:18 GMT

A Kenya Defence Force soldier rides in an open truck as they patrol areas near Ras Kamboni next to the Indian Ocean Islands of Lamu December 13, 2011.

Britain warns of militant attacks in Kenya

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:28:01 GMT

A Kenya Defence Force soldier rides in an open truck as they patrol areas near Ras Kamboni next to the Indian Ocean Islands of Lamu December 13, 2011.

Photo: The Cocos (Keeling) Islands As Seen From Space

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:55:21 GMT

The Cocos Islands lie in the eastern Indian Ocean, about 2,900 kilometers northwest of the Australian city of Perth.

Djibouti Country Specific Information

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:19:35 GMT

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Djibouti is a developing country located at the juncture of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean and was a French colony until 1977.

China Diary

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:15:13 GMT

China is to set up its first permanent military presence overseas, in the Indian Ocean island nation of the Seychelles.