Two articles in today's Times caught my attention: this analysis of the Somali bandit culture that's led to the current piracy crisis, and this "their side of the story" piece.
The release of U.S. sea captain Richard Phillips and related Somali piracy stories have dominated headlines here in Britain. Have they done the same in America?
Yes, the papers, and TV were unrelenting in their coverage of the entire ordeal. I am happy for his safe return to his family but I was feeling held hostage by the topic as I could not escape it unless I was asleep.