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Britain's Hague condemns 'cold-blooded murder' in Algeria

By AFP
Algeria Britain's foreign minister on Thursday confirmed the death of a Briton in an attack by hostage-takers in Algeria.  By  AFP
JAN 17, 2013 LISTEN
Britain's foreign minister on Thursday confirmed the death of a Briton in an attack by hostage-takers in Algeria. By (AFP)

SYDNEY (AFP) - Britain's foreign minister on Thursday confirmed the death of a Briton in an attack by hostage-takers on an Algerian gas field, but said any link to the Mali crisis was an excuse for "cold-blooded murder".

"While sadly I can confirm the death of one British national, I can't confirm at this point the exact number of hostages held," Foreign Secretary William Hague told reporters during a visit to Sydney.

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