UAE Forces Rescue British Al-Qaida Hostage in Yemen

Forces from the United Arab Emirates rescued a British national Saturday in a "military intelligence operation" 18 months after he was kidnapped by al-Qaida militants in eastern Yemen. British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed the rescue in a statement Sunday. "The British national is safe and well, and is receiving support from British government officials," Hammond said. "We are very grateful for the assistance of the UAE." The Foreign Office...

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