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The U.S. Navy has announced plans to head a new anti-pirate unit in the pirate-stricken Somalia coastal waters.  More than 20 nations will contribute to the operation, slated to being later this month, reports the BBC.

Last year saw more than 100 pirate attacks.  The area targeted by the new force, larger than the Mediterranean, consists of a 480-mile-long shipping lane.  A navy spokeswoman said effective patrolling will require 60 warships.