Two Austrian hostages freed after eight months in Africa

Saturday, November 1, 2008

VIENNA, Austria -- Two Austrians kidnapped in Tunisia by an al-Qaida affiliate have been released, ending an eight-month ordeal and anguished diplomatic attempts to win their freedom.

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