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US ship repels pirates with gunfire, sound blasts

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP)— Guards aboard the Maersk Alabama used guns and a sound blaster yesterday to repel the second pirate attack in seven months on the U.S. vessel at a time when ships are increasingly hiring armed security teams to thwart hijackings.....more>>

Toll bridge over Thames up for sale in Britain

LONDON (AP) — A toll bridge built in 1769 across the River Thames will be auctioned next month, offering buyers a tax-free investment with a bit of historic charm.
The Swinford bridge brings in about 190,000 pounds (US$320,000) in toll payments from about 4 million vehicle crossings a year, and the bridge's owner can pocket all the income without paying tax.
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