Dramatic Pirate-Hostage Rescues

Fighting the Somali Pirates French and US forces stage two dramatic hostage rescues somalia
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Crewmembers of the Maersk-Alabama celebrate the release of their captain, Richard Phillips, after being held hostage by pirates for four days.

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