News: Oman

We have started to collect the most important news related to Oman in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• May 9th 2013 – April 6th 2012
• December 28th 2011 – February 23rd 2011
• February 22nd 2011 – January 7th 2010
• December 3rd 2009 – November 11th 2005

Oman: news

Somali pirates seize cargo ship

Wednesday, December 28th 2011, 6:33
related countries: India, Italy, Somalia

Somali pirates hijack an Italian cargo ship with 18 crew off the coast of Oman, according to Indian shipping officials.
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Oman editors jailed over 'insult'

Wednesday, September 21st 2011, 16:47

A court in Oman sentences two editors to jail and suspends their newspaper after finding them guilty of insulting the justice minister.
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VIDEO: Dune bashing in Oman

Friday, June 24th 2011, 13:00

In a region characterised by unrest, the Sultanate of Oman offers adventure and hospitality for those who choose to visit.
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Finnish navy detains 18 pirates

Thursday, April 7th 2011, 11:32
related countries: Finland

Finnish navy captures 18 suspected pirates off the south east of Oman as part of an international anti-piracy operation.
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'Pirates' in court over US deaths

Tuesday, March 15th 2011, 22:19
related countries: United States, Yemen

Thirteen Somalis and a Yemeni plead not guilty to charges over the hijacking of a yacht near Oman that ended with the deaths of four US sailors.
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VIDEO: Reflecting on protests that shook Oman

Friday, March 4th 2011, 10:41

It is nearly a week since the city of Sohar in Northern Oman was shaken by several days of rioting, which was put down by the police at the cost of at least one life.
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Sultan's troubles

Wednesday, March 2nd 2011, 10:04
related countries: Egypt

Could the Gulf state of Oman turn into the 'next Egypt'?
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Oman protests despite reform vow

Monday, February 28th 2011, 15:48

Protesters take to the streets in Oman for a third day, despite ruler Sultan Qaboos' promise of reforms and more jobs.
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Two killed during Oman protests

Sunday, February 27th 2011, 15:59

At least two people are killed in the Gulf state of Oman, in clashes between security forces and protesters demanding political reform.
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VIDEO: Clinton 'deplores' pirate killings

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 1:05
related countries: Somalia, United States

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has described the killing of four Americans hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Oman as a "deplorable act".
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May 9th 2013 – April 6th 2012December 28th 2011 – February 23rd 2011February 22nd 2011 – January 7th 2010December 3rd 2009 – November 11th 2005