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Article: Kidnapped Irish priest released.(Main News)
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- Manila Bulletin
- Article date:
- November 12, 2009
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ZAMBOANGA, Philippines, November 12, 2009 (AFP) - Kidnapped Irish priest Michael Sinnott emerged from over a month in the jungles of the southern Philippines on Thursday, declaring himself in good health and eager to continue his missionary work.Muslim rebels delivered the 79-year-old to Philippine authorities before dawn, ending a kidnap drama that began on October 11 when six gunmen abducted him from his Catholic missionary compound in the volatile south of the country."I am very fine thank you," a smiling but unshaven Sinnott told reporters at an air force base in Zamboanga city before flying to Manila to meet President Gloria Arroyo."I would like to thank everyone who ...