French soldiers hunt for kidnapped workers in Niger; Areva acknowledges security ‘breakdowns’
French soldiers hunt for abducted workers in Niger Military: Attacker tries to drive truck with explosives into Mauritanian army barracks
Attacker attempts to blow up Mauritanian barracks Military: Attacker tries to drive truck with explosives into Mauritanian army barrack
Attacker attempts to blow up Mauritian barracks Spanish hostages freed by al-Qaida-linked group following prisoner swap, allegations of ransom
Spanish hostages freed by al-Qaida arrive in Spain Spanish hostages step from helicopter to freedom after 268 days in hands of al-Qaida offshoot
2 Spanish hostages land in Burkina Faso OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Two Spanish nationals kidnapped nearly nine months ago by an al-Qaida-linked group stepped out of a helicopter to freedom in Burkina Faso’s capital Monday where they were greeted by diplomats. Spanish aid organization confirms release of its 2 workers kidnapped in Mauritania
Spanish NGO: kidnapped aid workers free MADRID — A Spanish relief organization has confirmed that two of its workers kidnapped in Mauritania in November have been released. 2 Spanish hostages held by al-Qaida offshoot freed in Mali, en route to Burkina Faso
Al-Qaida group frees 2 Spanish in Mali BAMAKO, Mali — Two Spanish aid workers kidnapped almost nine months ago by an al-Qaida affiliate have been set free, Spain’s prime minister said Monday, ending a hostage drama that involved several nations. Embassy official: 2 Spanish hostages freed in Mali, en route to Burkina Faso
Embassy official: 2 Spanish hostages freed Al Qaeda releases Spanish hostages after eight monthsNOUAKCHOTT - Two Spanish hostages kidnapped and held in Mali by Al Qaeda for eight months were released Sunday, local sources and regional news network al-Arabiya reported. Al Qaeda vows to kill more French in north AfricaNOUAKCHOTT - The north African offshoot of Al Qaeda will kill more French citizens, a jailed senior leader vowed in remarks published Monday, following last week’s execution by the group of an elderly French hostage. France declares war on al-Qaida, attacks base camp of North Africa branch
France declares war against al-Qaida PARIS — France has declared war on al-Qaida, and matched its fighting words with a first attack on a base camp of the terror network’s North African branch, after the terror network killed a French aid worker it took hostage in April. French premier says al-Qaida may have killed hostage before failed Sahara raid
France announces war against al-Qaida PARIS — France has declared war on al-Qaida, and matched its fighting words with a first attack on a base camp of the terror network’s North African branch, after the terror network killed a French aid worker it took hostage in April. Sarkozy: French hostage executed after failed raid against al-Qaida in Sahara left 6 dead
Sarkozy: French aid worker executed in Africa France says it helped Mauritania in operation against suspected al-Qaida extremists
France says it aided African anti-terror crackdown Mauritanian judge sentences man to 12 years’ prison over kidnapping of 3 Spanish aid workers
Mauritania: 12 years for kidnapper of aid workers US backs African efforts to tackle growing al-Qaida offshoot in the Sahara Desert
Al-Qaida offshoot grows in the desert GAO, Mali — Dozens of Malian troops rush through the sweltering desert, yell war cries and open fire, spitting hundreds of bullets from rifles and machine guns. It’s all part of a training session — run by the United States. Mauritania sentences to death 3 alleged al-Qaida members for 2007 murder of French tourists
Mauritania gives 3 death for French tourist murder Algeria and 3 other Saharan countries set up joint military base to fight al-Qaida offshoot
4 Saharan countries set up joint military base Al-Qaida in N. Africa says it freed Spanish hostage after she voluntarily converted to Islam
Al-Qaida: Freed Spanish hostage converted to Islam Spain: Aid worker kidnapped by Islamic militants in Africa freed, but 2 others still held
Spain: Aid worker in Africa released by militants Spain announces release of aid worker kidnapped by Islamic militants, but 2 others still held
Spain: Aid worker in Africa released by militants Al-Qaida’s North African branch claims responsibility for kidnapping 2 Italians in West Africa
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