Two hostages held by al-Qaeda fighters in Yemen have been killed during a failed US-led rescue attempt.American photojournalist Luke Somers and South African teacher Pierre Korkie, held by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), died during the rescue operation in the southern Shabwa province on Saturday.The raid had been ordered by USPresident Barack Obamaover perceived "imminent danger'' to Somers.At least 10 al-Qaeda fighters were killed in the raid besidesthe hostages.AQAP had posted a video online threatening to kill Somers,apparently prompting the rescue attempt by American forces backed by Yemeni ground troops.

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