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Japan in 'race against time' to free hostages held by Islamic State militants in IRAQ

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Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has admitted it is a "race against time" to free two hostages snatched by Islamist militants who are demanding $200 million for their lives. A defiant Mr Abe said he would not bow to "terrorism" as he took charge of the crisis that Japan was thrust into with the release of a chilling

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Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has admitted it is a "race against time" to free two hostages snatched by Islamist militants who are demanding $200 million for their lives. A defiant Mr Abe said he would not bow to "terrorism" as he took charge of the crisis that Japan was thrust into with the release of a chilling

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