Dramatic Pirate-Hostage Rescues

Fighting the Somali Pirates French and US forces stage two dramatic hostage rescues somalia
ECPAD-French Ministry of Defense / Reuters

Under the Gun
Armed pirates stand over French hostages aboard the yacht Tanit off the coast of Somalia. Five French tourists were on the boat when it was seized on April 4.

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