Irish priest kidnapped by Al Qaeda linked militants


	Irish priest kidnapped by Al Qaeda linked militants

Antara

10-11-2009 4:46 PM

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terrorism, al qaeda, islam, philipines, father micheal sinnot

Antara says:

3rd priest to be kidnapped in recent times, we pray he is returned safely.

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10-11-2009 5:23 PM

wiganfootie

79year old , God bless him xx

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