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[2cheryl]

An audio message from the Al Qaeda that was dated February 24 was recently released. There was an Italian man who was kidnapped by Al Qaeda's North African wing. Apparently the group has been holding the man and his wife hostage for two months now, and won't let them ago until the Italian government meets their demands. Those demands were hard to identify.

Al Qaeda also said they want the demands completed within twenty five days to ensure the safety of the two Italians. Back in June, the Al Qaeda wanted the British government to release Osama Bin Laden's "right-hand man", Abu Qatada. When the government didn't meet that demand they executed a British man.

Also, in the message was a photo of a man kneeling on the ground with six men around him. The men surrounding him were armed with weapons and were wearing masks.

I feel that this is an awful thing to do to two innocent people. They didn't do anything and don't deserve to be treated this way by the Al Qaeda. I also wish that we knew what the demands were to see if they're reasonable. The Al Qaeda needs to be stopped.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/02/28/italy.kidnap/index.html

[Mr. Bruns]

Good job adding personal thoughts! A bit brief overall though.