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As many as 20 hostages, including several Americans, reportedly have escaped their captors at an...

  • Thursday, January 17, 7:57 AM ET
    As many as 20 hostages, including several Americans, reportedly have escaped their captors at an Algerian gas pumping station taken over by Islamic militants. Algeria's government was in talks throughout the night with the U.S. and France over whether they could help against the militants. Crude oil pushes moderately higher: Brent +0.5% to $110.28, WTI +0.5% to $94.75.
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  • As snow falls on the Middle East, the Arab Spring rolls on and the rise of Islam continues apace.

    We lead from way behind.

    I hope we don't step on any landmines left behind.
    17 Jan, 08:00 AM Reply Like
  • Send in the Benghazi rescue squad.
    17 Jan, 09:13 AM Reply Like
  • How about the casualties/deaths in this rescue/escape reported by CBS News?
    17 Jan, 09:21 AM Reply Like
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