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Second Canadian Hostage Executed by Islamic State Affiliate in the Philippines

06.13.16

By Hilary Beaumont
News

Trudeau Convinces G7 to Oppose Ransoms, as the Multi-Billion Dollar Kidnapping Industry Booms

05.28.16

By Hilary Beaumont
News

As Clock Ticks on Hostages Held By Abu Sayyaf, Canada to Raise Ransom Issue at G7 Talks

05.24.16

By Hilary Beaumont
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Filipino Jihadists Who Beheaded Canadian Hostage Vow to Execute Another If Ransom Not Paid

05.15.16

By VICE News
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Beheaded Hostage Triggers Debate Over Whether Governments Should Pay Ransoms

05.03.16

By Tamara Khandaker
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Philippines Jihadist Group Releases Video of Canadian John Ridsdel’s Beheading

05.03.16

By Justin Ling
Sports

Philippine President Claims Terrorist Group Plotted To Kidnap Manny Pacquiao

04.28.16

By UK Sports Staff
News

‘This Is the Absolute Final Warning’: Hostages Beg for Ransom to Be Paid in the Philippines

04.15.16

By VICE News
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‘They Will Execute Us’: Hostages Beg for Help in the Philippines for Third Time

03.10.16

By Tamara Khandaker
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These Filipino Jihadists Want $100M to Release Hostages Abducted at Resort

11.03.15

By Rachel Browne
News

Canadian Hostages Snatched From Philippine Resort Plead for Lives in Video

10.13.15

By Hilary Beaumont
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Gunmen Abduct Canadian Tourists, a Norwegian, and Local Woman From Philippines Resort

09.22.15

By Reuters and VICE News

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