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Afghan kidnappers are thieves not Taliban, claims official

Three UN workers kidnapped in Afghanistan are in the hands of criminals, not the Taliban-linked militants who have threatened to kill them, an Afghan official said today.

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Deadline looms for kidnapped Irishwoman

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UN concerned for hostages' health

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Hostage talks postponed

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Militants say talks underway over hostages

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Kidnappers to decide Annetta's fate
Annetta talks break down - death deadline set for Friday

Afghan militants claiming to hold three UN hostages, including Irish woman Annetta Flanigan, said talks on demands including the release of Taliban prisoners had broken down today.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2004

Flanigan kidnappers 'negotiating with Afghan govt'

A militant group threatening to kill three United Nations hostages including a Northern Irish woman Annetta Flanigan said today it was talking to the Afghan government about its demand to free Taliban prisoners.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2004

Talks may extend deadline on Flanigan, fellow captives

Militants threatening to kill three United Nations hostages including a woman from Northern Ireland said today that a noon deadline could be postponed for negotiations on demands that include the world body’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2004

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