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Americans Confirmed Among Hostages In Algeria Attack

Description:The U.S. State Department condemned the attack on the In Amenas gas field in Algeria by Islamist militants on Wednesday (January 16), confirming that Americans were taken hostage during the attack. State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said the U.S. was in contact with Algerian authorities. "We condemn in strongest terms the terrorist attack on British Petroleum personnel and facilities at the In Amenas, Algeria earlier today. We are obviously closely monitoring the situation. we are in (1:50)

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