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drfemoe

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Wed Apr-14-04 04:45 PM
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4. BBC Coverage

... "Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said so far there had been no confirmation of the killing.

If confirmed, it would be the first killing of a hostage abducted in Iraq. Around 40 foreigners are currently being held by militants.

Mr Frattini said earlier he would consider "every means" to secure the release of Italian and other foreign hostages except negotiation with the kidnappers.

"Obviously, we hope this news turns out to be false," he said on Italian TV after hearing the news. " ... more ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3627377.stm

What OTHER means are there to securing release other than "negotiation with the kidnappers"? :shrug:

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