Voice of America: Philippines Kidnap Gang Releases Australian Hostage

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Philippines Kidnap Gang Releases Australian Hostage Mar 23rd 2013, 06:08 Authorities in the southern Philippines say an Al-Qaida-linked kidnap gang has released an Australian hostage who had been held for 15 months. Warren Rodwell, a former Australian soldier, was released before dawn Saturday near Pagadian city on Mindanao Island. He was kidnapped by Muslim Abu Sayyaf militants in December of 2011 from his home west of Pagadian, where he lived with his wife. Police said the 54-year-old was gaunt, but in good spirits. Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr welcomed ...

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