Three Canadians Confirmed Dead In Manila Hostage-Taking

Posted August 25, 2010 6:33 pm.

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Three Canadian citizens, including a father who gave his life in an effort to protect his family, were among eight Hong Kong tourists killed Monday in a deadly hostage standoff in the Philippines.

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