Pirates
Oct 2 2008, Grace

Pirates took hostage at least 17 fishermen aboard four fishing boats off Tawi-Tawi province in Mindanao, southern Philippines. The report said the pirates, armed with M-16 rifles, attacked the fishermen off Tawi-Tawi.

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These Feb. 24, 2008 file photos show Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jeff Andrews and Lou Frazier. Pitching coach Jeff Andrews and first base coach Lou Frazier were fired Monday Sept. 29, 2008 by the Pittsburgh Pirates after only one season in their jobs.