Somali pirates said Sunday that a deal for the release of an arms-laden Ukrainian cargo ship that they seized more than two months ago has been reached and that the release was expected within days. The fate of a Saudi oil carrier was unclear ahead of the expiry of a 25-million dollar ransom demand. (UPDATED)
CAPE TOWN - Eight yachts from seven nations are off to the Volvo Yacht Race, one of the world's most extreme and dangerous sporting events. Finishing the thrilling 37,000-mile race around the world is worthy of climbing to Everest for sailors.