Culture Buzz The U.S. Navy SEALs unit responsible for killing Osama bin Laden rescued an American aid worker and her Danish colleague in a heroic helicopter raid, officials announced early Wednesday morning. The hostages, who were working for the Danish Refugee Council, had been kidnapped by Somalian pirates back in October. An unconfirmed number of Somalian gunmen were killed during the shootout, and both hostages are currently unharmed and in a safe location.
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Culture Buzz 11.3 MILLION people DESPERATELY need humanitarian aid as food prices grow and supply dwindles in Somalia. It's the worst drought in over 20 years. $1 = 4 FULL MEALS. Hopefully these pictures will persuade you to help. You should donate to the United Nations Food Programme here. Spread the word! Facebook! Twitter! Tumblr!
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If there was any doubt before, it's erased. Yes, that's a shark. Via Clear Perspectives.
Photos of the pirates before they were all simultaneously shot dead by Navy snipers have surfaced! No shoes, collared shirts and AK-47's. Almost could pass for advertising.