Burkina Faso hotel siege ends with many dead
In Ouagadougou an al Qaida linked attack killed at least 28 people and wounded many as four attackers seized Cappuccino Cafe and nearby Splendid Hotel. Security forces freed dozens of hostages with French and Burkinabe troops aiding the operation. Victims included multiple nationalities and authorities warned of ongoing risk.
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Iran frees Americans in landmark prisoner exchange deal
In Vienna four Americans released from Iran are returning home and seven Iranians in U.S. custody gain freedom as part of a nuclear negotiations backed swap. Matthew Trevithick freed separately, and Interpol red notices on 14 Iranian fugitives will be dropped.
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