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In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
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A Japanese newspaper has unearthed previously secret audio suggesting that government armed forces in Algeria attacked al-Qaeda hostage-takers with abandon in January 2013, killing dozens of captives despite an apparent promise not to interfere with the terrorists and pleas from foreign governments to safeguard the innocents. The news outlet Nikkan-Gendai published the shocking revelation on December 5, contradicting one line of thought that suggested the terrorists killed their own hostages as they came under fire from the Algerian army. A Japanese government-certified translator has provided DailyMail.com with an exclusive copy of the news report in English, headlined: 'The truth regarding the Algeria Hostage crisis has been verified by audio information.'Al-Qaeda offshoot group took hundreds of hostages during a 2013 attack on an Algerian natural gas facilityFour-day standoff ended when Algeria's army attacked the militants, killing dozens of innocentsAudio recordings obtained by a Japanese newspaper indicate the Algerian special forces were aware they were targeting cars carrying hostagesIn one audio intercept, a terrorist complains that 'the army has violated the pledge ... [and] struck the vehicles carrying the hostages and our friends'Initial reports had suggested that the terrorists may have killed their hostages as their master plan fell apart in a hail of gunfire 
 Question:Overall, 685 _ workers and 107 foreigners were set free.
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Algeria


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Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been cleared of 'aggravated pimping' over orgies held during the global financial crisis. Strauss-Kahn, who was once widely expected to become French president, was accused of procuring seven prostitutes for 'beast-like' sex parties that took place between 2008 and 2011, while he was married. He admitted that the orgies took place, but denied knowing the women were paid to be there, saying he believed they were simply 'libertine'. Strauss-Kahn, known as DSK in France, had been facing 10 years behind bars until his acquittal today. The verdict draws to a close four years of legal drama for Strauss-Kahn which saw his presidential ambitions implode, and his 20-year marriage collapse.Dominique Strauss-Kahn admitted to taking part in group sex partiesSaid they were 'recreational sessions' away from his job 'saving the world'However he denied knowing that the women involved were prostitutesVerdict ends four years of legal battles than ended his presidential hopes 
 Question:In their closing arguments, his lawyers said the case against him had 'collapsed' into nothing more than an indictment of Strauss-_'s morals, and the prosecution appeared to agree.
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Kahn


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Bill Gates drew fire from Tory backbenchers ahead of a visit to the Commons this week after he praised the government’s lavish spending on foreign aid. The tycoon and philanthropist has hailed David Cameron for showing ‘true leadership’ for handing out £11.4billion in foreign aid last year. Mr Gates – the richest man in the world - has been invited to address MPs by Commons Speaker John Bercow this week. Britain is one of the only countries which has committed to giving away 0.7 per cent of its national income to poor nations – many of them ruled by corrupt regimes.Bill Gates commended Britain's large contribution to poorer countriesThe Microsoft tycoon said the spending must continue to improve worldTory MPs slammed his opinion, saying Britain could not afford to do moreCritics suggested he direct his advice to The White House instead 
 Question:He said: ‘_ started giving huge money in overseas aid when he had earned it.
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Bill Gates


