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Government working to free 2 Canadians held hostage in Philippines
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Government working to free 2 Canadians held hostage in Philippines
Description
March 11, 2016
Parliamentary Secretary of Foreign Affairs Omar Alghabra said Friday that the government is working to free John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, the two Canadians held captive in the Philippines for nearly six months, but would not elaborate on details.
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Government working to free 2 Canadians held hostage in Philippines00:55 | March 11, 2016
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Government working to free 2 Canadians held hostage in Philippines00:55 | March 11, 2016
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Government working to free 2 Canadians held hostage in Philippines
Description
March 11, 2016
Parliamentary Secretary of Foreign Affairs Omar Alghabra said Friday that the government is working to free John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, the two Canadians held captive in the Philippines for nearly six months, but would not elaborate on details.
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