U.S. And South African Hostages Killed By Al Qaeda During A SEAL Raid In Yemen

British-Born U.S. Photojournalist Is Killed By His al-Qaeda Captors During Failed Rescue Attempt By American Commandos In Yemen -- Daily Mail

* Luke Somers, 33, was being held hostage by al-Qaeda militants in Yemen
* Reportedly shot by captors as U.S. commandos launched the operation
* He was flown to a U.S. naval ship but died from injuries before his arrival
* U.S. President Barack Obama this morning condemned killing as 'barbaric'
* Vows to 'spare no effort' in attempts to bring American hostages home
* Comes days after militants threatened to kill him on a video posted online
* His family had earlier pleaded with the militants to 'please, show mercy'
* Mr Somers was kidnapped in September 2013 in Yemen's capital Sana'a
* South African Pierre Korkie also killed during mission in Shabwa province
* The aid worker was reportedly due to be released by militants tomorrow

A British-born U.S. photojournalist and a South African aid worker held hostage in Yemen by al Qaeda were 'murdered' in a failed rescue attempt, the US defence secretary has confirmed.

American citizen Luke Somers had been held hostage since September 2013 in Yemen's capital Sana'a having moved to the country two years earlier.

The 33-year-old was reportedly shot by his captors as US commandos carried out a dramatic rescue bid in the southern Shabwa province late on Friday night.

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Obama Condemns 'Barbaric Murder' of US Hostage in Yemen -- VOA
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