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US warns against paying ransom to pirates
Quick ReadUS calls for intensified efforts to combat piracy and warns against paying ransom
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States is calling for intensified efforts to combat piracy and warning against paying ransom.
U.S. deputy ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo expressed concern that ransom payments have contributed to the recent increase in piracy.
She said the United States is encouraging all countries to adopt a policy of "no concessions" when dealing with pirates.
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