Photo: Pirates in Standoff Threaten Food Aid, Global Shipping

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African pirates leave the Ukrainian merchant vessel M.V. Faina for Somalia's shore on October 8, 2008.

The standoff over the arms-laden tanker is the latest sign of growing piracy off Somalia, which is driving up international shipping costs and keeping food aid from hungry Somalians.

Photograph from U.S. Navy, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky via AP Photos

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