US hostage executed in Yemen by Al Qaeda

(VOVworld) -  US journalist Luke Somers has been killed in Yemen during an operation to rescue him and another South African teacher who were being held hostage by Al Qaeda since 2013.

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US journalist Luke Somers has been killed in Yemen- Photo:AFP

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Luke Somers and Pierre Korkie were murdered by their captors during the raid. US President Barrack Obama strongly denounced the murder of the hostages and pledged to ensure security for US citizens no matter where they are.

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