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Pirates testing limits of international law

Pirates testing limits of international law

Nov. 19: Under current U.S. military rules of engagement, American warships can only open fire in self-defense or if they catch pirates in the act, leaving little legal recourse for the increasing number of cargo ships vulnerable to attack. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports. (Nightly News)

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Tags:. .warships. .selfdefense. .vulnerable. .cargo. .engagement

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