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Afghan Kidnappers Release Guardian Journo

British paper kept abduction secret for Abdul-Ahad's safety

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 16, 2009 10:25 AM CST

(Newser) – A Guardian reporter and two Afghan journalists are free after being captured six days ago by unknown Afghans while attempting to interview militia in a remote region, the paper reports. Ghaith Abdul-Ahad and his unnamed associates were taken hostage near Pakistan’s North-West Frontier province...   Read full story »

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