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| Chilling message to foreigners |
| Three Japanese hostages were freed in Iraq today, but the murders of an Iranian diplomat and an Italian captive were chilling proof of the risks foreigners face as rebels battle the US-led occupation.
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| Horror, outrage sweeps Italy |
| The killing of a hostage in Iraq provoked horror and outrage in Italy today as politicians closed ranks around the government’s commitment to keep troops in Iraq.
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| Cries of joy, relief in Japan |
| Three Japanese civilians taken captive in Iraq exactly one week ago were freed today, prompting cries of joy from their families in Tokyo and a sigh of relief from government
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| China top general held for bribery |
| Chinese authorities have taken a top People’s Liberation Army general into custody on suspicion of accepting bribes from subordinates seeking promotions or transfers, a milit
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| (Top) Al Jazeera TV pictures show private security
guard Fabrizio Quattrocchi, who was killed by his captors, and Japanese civilians
Nahoko Takato (above left) and Noriaki Imai, who were released. (AFP, Reuters) |
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