Pirates off Somalia have released a Greek cargo ship and its crew. It is unclear whether a ransom was paid - je 23.11.2008 08

Pirates off Somalia have released a Greek cargo ship and its crew. It is unclear whether a ransom was paid. The release comes as international efforts are stepped up to clamp down on piracy in the area . And Islamist militants in Somalia have also vowed to take on the pirates in retaliation for the seizure of a "Muslim" vessel...the Saudi supertanker Sirius Star. +++SYN MAZ+++