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Ahoy, Matey! South Africa Launches Pirate Satellite Network

South Africa has launched a Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system , a sophisticated network of satellites meant to monitor sea vessels and track down pirates. Somali pirates are increasingly moving South, putting South African vessels in greater jeopardy. Last year alone there were over 400 incidences of piracy off the horn of Africa, resulting in $238 million in ransoms.

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‘Stroke belt’ mystery: Fried fish may be cause

People who live in the South's stroke belt were 30 percent more likely to eat two or more servings of fried fish every week than those living in the rest of the country, a new study says.

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