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US to compensate families of hostages killed in strike

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AFP Washington
The White House today said the United States would compensate the families' of an American and Italian hostage killed in a counter terrorism operation near the Afghan-Pakistan border.

"Compensation will be provided to both families," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said, adding that the final details had yet to be agreed.

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First Published: Apr 24 2015 | 1:07 AM IST

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