Cyber Tycoon Wanted for Internet Piracy Arrested in New Zealand

Dotcom is the man behind a website called “Megaupload,” which the FBI alleges has carried out massive worldwide online piracy.

Spanish Government Vows Digital Pirates’ Days Are Numbered

Copy infringement has become a big problem in Spain, especially over digital books. The country has started to adopt stricter laws against the piracy but as Gerry Hadden reports, Spanish writers aren’t encouraged.

Learning More About Somali Pirates

Author Jay Bahadur spent considerable time with Somali pirates, former hostages and their jailors.

Wikileaks on Somali pirate haul

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An unlikely hero

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Pirates release British couple

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Tech Podcast: “Loudening” the electric car…

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Sure, this little all-electric Tesla Motors sports car is an eye-catcher. But is it an ear-catcher? Will pedestrians hear it in time to get out of its way? In this week’s podcast, we’ll hear one professor’s arguments, and ideas, for “loudening” the electric car. Also, trash converted to charcoal in Haiti, and a trip into Russia’s computer criminal class. We’ll also talk about DVD piracy problems in Spain. (Photo courtesy of Tesla Motors)

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Somalia food aid reportedly bypasses needy

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• Jeffrey Gettleman’s story in the New York Times
• World Food Program – Somalia
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Pirate Parties Go Global

The Pirate Party began in Sweden. Its political goals are to reform copyright and patent laws, and to campaign for citizen privacy, both online and in the real world. Now, the movement’s gone global. Cyrus Farivar reports. >>>Listen to the story

Pirate Bay Founders in the Brig, Obama Tech Policy, and Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto

First, we look at the Swedish court ruling against the founders of The Pirate Bay. We have an explainer and analysis on that. Also, how is Barack Obama’s embrace of new technologies during the campaign playing out now that his administration is in power? It’s a mixed report card. And we end with a segment on robots. They’re already helping soldiers dispose of improvised explosive devices, and helping ordinary folks vacuum the floors. What’s next for ‘bots? Listen

Entire program – April 10, 2009

Today on The World: The search for solutions to the escalating problem of piracy off the Horn of Africa; Also — a trend in union negotiations in France when talks come to a standstill, workers take their boss hostage; and a gold mine in Romania could be worth billions…but it also poses an environmental threat.

Can the shipping market stay afloat? (5:15)

Piracy is only one hazard for shipping companies. A much bigger threat right now is the collapse of the market. The BBC’s Adam Mynott has been trawling the waters of Europe to figure out how the shipping industry is doing.