Voice of America Pirate 'mothership' was really Thai fishing boatTimes Online - 2 hours agoThe "pirate mothership" destroyed by the Indian Navy in the Gulf of Aden last week was actually a Thai fishing boat that was itself being hijacked and whose crew was tied up below decks.Official: Sunken 'pirate' ship was Thai boat The Associated [...]

BBC News Warning issued for NY subway plotBBC News - 41 minutes agoFederal authorities in the US have warned local police of a possible al-Qaeda plot to target New York's subway. There was "plausible but uncorroborated" information that al-Qaeda may have discussed a plot in late September, an official said.US issues warning of threat on NY [...]

Times Online Analysis: Obama opts for establishment advisersThe Associated Press - 52 minutes agoWASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Obama's campaign credo: Change is good. President-elect Barack Obama's credo: When it comes to war and peace, maybe wisdom is better.Gates to oversee US pivot from Iraq to Afghanistan AFPObama Plans to Retain Gates at Defense Department New York [...]