Turkish firm freezes Iraq operations

A Turkish construction company is halting operations in neighbouring Iraq in a bid to save the lives of 10 employees kidnapped by militants.

Meanwhile, state TRT television reported the body of a Turk, identified as Akar Besir, was found early yesterday near Mosul. The report said Besir was employed as a driver for a firm working for the US military and was kidnapped on Saturday. No other details were immediately available.