British hostage in Mali believed killed by Al Qaeda

Jun. 3, 2009
The kidnappers had demanded that extremist preacher Abu Qatada be released from prison. Brown condemns 'this appalling and barbaric act of terrorism.' British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said today that a Briton held captive in Mali is believed to have been killed by Al Qaeda terrorists.
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