Foreigners a target for militant groups

INSURGENTS in war-ravaged Iraq have kidnapped more than 150 foreigners in their campaign to drive out coalition forces and hamper reconstruction.

The abduction of Margaret Hassan comes less than two weeks after the horrific murder of Ken Bigley.

The 62-year-old engineer from Liverpool was beheaded after being held for more than 20 days by the Tawhid and Jihad Group, who demanded the release of two women prisoners.