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Algerian Hostage Crisis Comes To An End
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The hostage crisis comes to an end after another Algerian military raid.
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Algeria's military attempted to rescue the hostages is over, although the search for some hostages continues.
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Conflicting reports say as many as 45 hostages have escaped.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta confirmed Americans are being held hostage (Creative Commons).
The reported 41 hostages include Americans and are mostly European.
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The latest in a series of punitive measures.
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The Lower Alabama costal wetlands two months after spill. (Photo: Jim Greenhill/Flickr)
Agreeing to a criminal plea, BP will pay for the 2010 oil spill over five years.
Read more...BP Reaches Deal Over 2010 Oil Spill
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The deal is estimated to cost BP $7.8 billion.
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The gulf oil spill trial has been delayed a week to allow more time for settlement talks.
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Halliburton, Transocean also faulted in report.
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So far this year there have already been four major oil spills, and a few more minor ones.
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