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United Kingdom Al Qaeda releases Spanish hostages
Published on 23/08/2010
Al Qaeda's North African wing has freed two Spanish aid workers held hostage for nine months in the Sahara desert. The Spanish government has refused to confirm it paid a multi-million euro ransom for them.