'Grim' outlook for US hostage in Saudi Arabia

SECURITY forces were desperately hunting yesterday for a US hostage facing death within hours at the hands of terrorists in Saudi Arabia.

'Grim' outlook for US hostage in Saudi Arabia
Fri, 18 Jun, 2004 - 01:00
Mark Sage, New York

The outlook for defence contractor Paul Johnson was "grim", according to a US senator who held emergency talks with a Saudi official.

The hostage-takers gave their captive 72 hours to live, from Wednesday, unless al-Qaida hostages were released and westerners left the Arab Peninsula.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Lebanon Hezbollah Shia ministers walk out as Lebanon’s Cabinet debates plan to disarm Hezbollah
Italy Pope Pope feeds fish and pats horses as he opens Vatican’s sustainable farming centre
Israel Palestinians Gaza Israel strikes Gaza City high-rise building as offensive ramps up
CourtsPlace: USPlace: Saudi ArabiaPlace: Arab peninsulaPlace: RiyadhPlace: New JerseyPerson: Paul JohnsonPerson: JohnsonPerson: Frank LautenbergPerson: Jon CorzinePerson: Adel al-JubeirPerson: Prince AbdullahPerson: LautenbergPerson: PaulPerson: Abdul Aziz al-MuqrinOrganisation: al-QaidaOrganisation: Saudi authoritiesOrganisation: Apache
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

Trump renames Department of Defence as the Department of War

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited