Algerian special forces stormed a natural gas complex in the Sahara desert on Saturday to end a standoff with Islamist extremists that left at least 23 hostages dead and killed all 32 militants involved, the Algerian government said. (Jan. 19)
Algeria: 32 Militants Killed, With 23 Hostages
Updated: 08:47:14 PM, Sat 19 January 2013
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Algerian special forces stormed a natural gas complex in the Sahara desert on Saturday to end a standoff with Islamist extremists that left at least 23 hostages dead and killed all 32 militants involved, the Algerian government said. (Jan. 19)
