Americans kidnapped by pirates freed

Lagos  - Two Americans kidnapped off Nigeria when gunmen attacked a ship working with oil giant Chevron have been released, the US embassy said on Friday, but it was unclear whether a ransom had been paid."I can confirm two Americans were released last night," US embassy spokesperson Deborah MacLean said, adding she had no further details on their release.The fate of a third person kidnapped in the incident on November 17, believed to be a Mexican citizen, remained unclear.Eight armed

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