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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: 35 Hostages and 15 Kidnappers Killed by Air Strikes by Algerian Army [View all]The Magistrate
(95,262 posts)36. You Must Find Yourself Awfully Amusing, Sir....
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BREAKING: 35 Hostages and 15 Kidnappers Killed by Air Strikes by Algerian Army [View all]
Hissyspit
Jan 2013
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@CBSNews: DEVELOPING ... Diplomatic source confirms to CBS News casualties among both terrorists and
Hissyspit
Jan 2013
#11
@Reuters: 180 Algerian hostages escape siege - local source http://t.co/r5zLvpLQ
Hissyspit
Jan 2013
#13
But is that just a repeat of the news from a couple of hours earlier?
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2013
#15
There is a lot of contradictory and unverified information coming out of Algeria. Here is a round-up
Mass
Jan 2013
#17
They made damn sure the Americans got out of there. Sometimes it pays to have an aggressive rep. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Jan 2013
#27
I'd await the details before starting the celebration! Americans died too, it seems.
Coyotl
Jan 2013
#28
Hostage inflation: Le Mode now claiming on Twitter 600 Algerians have been freed
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2013
#22
5 min. ago: At least six western hostages and 8 Islamist militants were reported to have been kille
Coyotl
Jan 2013
#26
I don't see the point in taking hostages if the target government is willing to blow up hostages. nt
Selatius
Jan 2013
#41
Reports: Military operation has concluded; 7 foreigners among 30 hostages killed
pinboy3niner
Jan 2013
#46
well, the fight between what is now called AQIM and Algerian military is nothing new
Alamuti Lotus
Jan 2013
#47