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Attack on the MSC Melody:
Passengers Fought Pirates with Tables and Deck Chairs
When pirates attacked the cruise ship MSC Melody on Saturday, the captain was making small talk at the bar. Passengers have given a version of events that is more dramatic than the crew's accounts. They were the first to defend the ship and they are now criticizing the crew, who have been portrayed as heroes. (...)
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