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Norwegian hostage freed by Philippine militants ‘lucky to be alive’

  INDANAN, Philippines (AFP) - A freed Norwegian hostage said he was "lucky to be alive" Sunday, after being kidnapped…

Malacañang reiterates commitment to rescue remaining hostages from Abu Sayyaf

  MANILA, Philippines -- Malacanang has reiterated its commitment to rescue the remaining hostages being held by the Abu Sayyaf…

Video shows hostages held by Abu Sayyaf Group pleading for help

(Reuters)  Islamist militants in the southern Philippines released a video that purports to show three hostages pleading for help and…

Philippine military expresses sympathy over Canadian hostage beheading

The Philippine armed forces on Tuesday (April 26) expressed sympathy over the execution of a Canadian hostage by Islamist militants…

Islamists behead Canadian hostage in Philippines

by Cecil MORELLA Islamic militants in the Philippines have beheaded a Canadian hostage, sparking fears for more than 20 others…

Canada PM condemns ‘cold-blooded murder’ of hostage in Philippines

  (REUTERS) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned on Monday (April 25) the execution of a Canadian hostage by…

UPDATED: Canadian executed by Islamic militants in Philippines: Trudeau

By Michel Comte with Mynardo Macaraig in Manila OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Islamic militants in the Philippines have executed a Canadian…

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