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November 26, 2014

Yemen: U.S. Commandos Lead Raid to Rescue Hostages 
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In Yemen, U.S. commandos have conducted a raid alongside Yemeni troops
to rescue eight hostages held in a cave by an Al Qaeda affiliate. The
United States reportedly intervened at the behest of Yemen's president
to rescue the hostages, who included Yemeni citizens, a Saudi and an
Ethiopian. Seven militants were reportedly killed in the raid.

 

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