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16/01/2013

Two foreigners killed, more taken hostage by Islamist militants in Algeria. Plus President Obama sets out gun control plans after primary school killings. Presented by Ritula Shah.

Two foreigners have been killed and more taken hostage in an attack by Islamist militants on a gas facility in Algeria. President Obama has outlined plans for changes in gun control in the US, following the shooting dead of 20 children and six teachers at a primary school in Connecticut. And the first major London exhibition of the work of LS Lowry. Presented by Ritula Shah.

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