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Colombia's Guerrilla Group ELN Says Kidnappings Will Stop If Government Finances Ceasefire

ELN leader admitted that such an agreement was made during a recent meeting over peace talks in Mexico City, noting that the Colombian government had also agreed to create a committee that will find ways to fund the peace talks as well as the current ceasefire.

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Colombia's ELN rebels say they will only stop kidnappings for ransom if government funds cease-fire

The head of Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group says it will only abide by a recent agreement to suspend the kidnappings of civilians for ransom if the government keeps its promise to finance projects that could provide the rebels with alternate sources of income

The Independent UK

Three men accused of murder-for-hire plot to kill airplane mechanic over $315k debt

Suspect allegedly owed victims more than $300k related to a fireworks business

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UK Police Launch Child Abduction Probe Over Teen Found In France

UK police on Friday said they had launched a criminal probe into the alleged kidnapping of a British teenager who resurfaced in France six years after going missing abroad.

International Business Times

The Young and the Restless spoilers: Jordan kidnapped Claire, will Victoria kill the deranged villain?

The Young and the Restless’ Jordan strikes again, this time kidnapping Claire. Will Victoria decide she’s had enough and seek to kill Jordan?

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Foiled kidnapping plot in Sydney leads to unearthing of $1bn worth of cocaine

Latest seizure of cocaine one of single biggest haul for NSW police force

The Independent UK

Marayna Rodgers vanished in Las Vegas. Now an ex-NBA player and his ex-girlfriend face murder charges

Chance Comanche and ex-girlfriend Sakari Harnden planned kidnapping and murder, police say. Bevan Hurley explains the case

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Campus Alert: Police Hunt Woman's Attempted Kidnapper at Arizona Uni

Heightened safety measures are in place at the University of Arizona amid reports of attempted kidnapping and harassment linked to a singular car presence.

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Victims heard on man accused of murder and kidnappings

Victim impact statements have been heard before Christopher Hillman is sentenced for a shooting murder and kidnapping two people while he was on the run.

AAP

Colombia investigates the killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist in Medellin

Colombian authorities are investigating the alleged kidnapping and murder of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead in the northern city Medellín

The Independent UK

Ohio Vice Cop Who Got Away With Killing Sex Worker Pleads Guilty in Kidnapping Case

Andrew Mitchell, who was acquitted on state murder charges in April, plead guilty this month to abducting and detaining two sex worker victims.

Reason

Gang of eight, including travel agents, arrested for kidnapping and robbing brothers from Punjab in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Mumbai Police recently arrested eight members of a gang, including three travel agents, for kidnapping and robbing two brothers from Punjab of their gold chains, foreign currencies, and their clothes worth Rs11.29 lakhs.

The Times of India

Student urination case: 'Abduction to murder' charge added, 1 re-arrested

MEERUT: Police added IPC section 364 -- kidnapping or abducting in order to murder -- and sections of Arms Act in the FIR against the three culprits who had allegedly humiliated and urinated upon a 20-year-old student from Meerut, nearly a month ago.

The Times of India

Killer of 3-year-old Riley Fox dies in prison

Scott Eby was sentenced to life in prison after admitting to kidnapping Riley from her unlocked Wilmington home, stuffing her in the trunk of his car, sexually assaulting and drowning her in a creek

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Proceedings under offence of kidnapping, trafficking of children can't be quashed on settlement basis: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court, in an order, stated that the practice of compromising cases that involve the kidnapping of innocent children">minor children cannot be allowed and the criminal proceedings cannot be quashed based on such settlements. Read further on Dynamite News:

AAP

Two teenagers charged over violent suburban kidnappings

A pair of teenagers are accused of being involved in the kidnappings of two men in Sydney's west.

The Hindu

CPI(M), and its youth outfits, promoting inter-religious marriages by ‘kidnapping Muslim women’, says Samastha leader

Nasar Faizy Koodathayi, State Sec. of Sunni Yuvajana Sangham, claims CPI(M) & youth orgs. promoting inter-religious marriages & mixed culture. He cautions mahal committees to be vigilant & stand united against such marriages. Alleges "vicious political plans" on social media.

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Extradition of singer’s alleged killer raises hopes of justice for Pinochet era

Pedro Barrientos touched down in Santiago on Friday to face trial for murder of folk singer Víctor Jara in 1973

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The Hindu

Criticism against Kerala Police unfair, unwarranted, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Kerala Police in Kollam kidnapping case, cites several cases as examples of excellence. Warns unwarranted criticism would demoralise force. Handed driver's licence to armless woman Jilumol from Idukki. CM blames Governor for Kannur University VC setback, says Gov must work in tandem with govt…

The Independent UK

Colombian judge orders prison for 2 suspects in the kidnapping of parents of Liverpool soccer player

Two suspects in the kidnapping of the parents of Liverpool soccer player Luis Díaz were ordered sent to prison by a judge, according to Colombia’s Prosecutor’s Office, which accused one of the men of being the link to a person close to the family who provided information about the victims

The Independent UK

Man accused of kidnapping wealthy businessman at golf club appears in court

Tianfu Guo, of no fixed abode, is charged with kidnap, blackmail and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

AAP

Trio charged with kidnapping after man forced into car

Three people have been accused of threatening a man with weapons and forcing him into car before demanding money after they were arrested for kidnapping.

The Hindu

Two girls go missing in Perumbavoor

Two 14-year-old girls went missing in Perumbavoor on Monday evening. Parents reported them missing after they did not return home from school. Police have registered a case and are searching. Kidnapping ruled out based on preliminary assessment.

The Independent UK

Lawyer for Italian student arrested in ex-girlfriend's slaying says he's disoriented, had psych exam

A lawyer for the Italian man extradited from Germany for the kidnapping and slaying and his former girlfriend says he hasn't yet had the opportunity to speak with his client about the “merits” of the case that has gripped Italy

The Independent UK

Man arrested in couple’s murder and kidnapping was their tenant

The pair went missing about a week ago

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