She says the danger is real. "It's the number one threat to American security today - to American and global security,frankly.

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Mrs Clinton said Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal had told her on Friday that the "operation was still ongoing, that the situation remained fluid, that the hostages remain in danger in a number of instances".

BBC: Algeria siege: Hostage nations concerned over situation

"There is a danger that the limited number of places which are available at these summer schools could be 'captured' by students who already have a keen interest in higher education, " said the report.

BBC: MPs back bigger student 'bounty'

They are in serious danger of repeating the mistakes of a number of their predecessors, i.e.

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