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Al-Jazeera says French-American journalist kidnapped in southern Iraq
Associated Press | August 15, 2004

Posted on 08/15/2004 11:20:15 PM PDT by HAL9000

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A French-American journalist was kidnapped Monday in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah, Al-Jazeera television reported.

The journalist was reportedly a citizen of both France and the United States, but was not otherwise identified. No other details were immediately available.

The report could not immediately be authenticated.



TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: garen; hostage; iraq; kidnapping; micahgaren; nasiriyah

1 posted on 08/15/2004 11:20:15 PM PDT by HAL9000
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To: HAL9000

And their point is?


2 posted on 08/15/2004 11:20:59 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Commander McBrag and the Cambodian Caper)
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To: HAL9000

I am guessing that the French Journalist will be released shortly after getting an interview with the head goofball from Al Qaeda.


3 posted on 08/15/2004 11:22:46 PM PDT by Mike1973
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To: HAL9000

Could this be Christianne Amanpour?

vaudine


4 posted on 08/15/2004 11:24:38 PM PDT by vaudine
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To: HAL9000

I half care from this info.. was he a journalist for US or France?? as if there is difference


5 posted on 08/15/2004 11:24:38 PM PDT by GeronL (Viking Kitties have won the GOLD MEDAL in the 2,000 meter ZOTTING)
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To: vaudine
I was thinking the same thing.

I wonder how CNN would feel if she stars in the next decapitation video.

6 posted on 08/15/2004 11:28:39 PM PDT by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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To: vaudine
Could this be Christianne Amanpour?

I think she is in Darfur, Sudan at the moment.

7 posted on 08/15/2004 11:33:24 PM PDT by HAL9000
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To: HAL9000

French and American. They will behead him and let the body go.


8 posted on 08/15/2004 11:33:55 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Who would the terrorists vote for?)
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To: vaudine

She isn't French,nor 1/2 French.


9 posted on 08/15/2004 11:34:36 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: vaudine

shes not french, though?

she was born in england and raised in iran, educated in usa. google also tells me that jfk jr was her college roommate.

dont quote me on this cause i can find a source and it may not be true, but i was once told the iranian regime executed her father.


10 posted on 08/15/2004 11:41:31 PM PDT by sweneop
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To: HAL9000

Go in and save the American half.


11 posted on 08/15/2004 11:57:18 PM PDT by Texasforever (God can send you to hell but he can't sue you. He can't find a lawyer.)
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To: Jeff Chandler
"And their point is?"

. . .even one half; is a half too much, when it come to being an American. . .or even just using an American passport?

12 posted on 08/16/2004 12:01:48 AM PDT by cricket (Don't Lose Your Head. . .Vote Republican)
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To: Texasforever
"Go in and save the American half."

Interesting to see what the French 'do'. . .

13 posted on 08/16/2004 12:09:25 AM PDT by cricket (Don't Lose Your Head. . .Vote Republican)
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To: Pukin Dog

C'est la vie.


14 posted on 08/16/2004 12:11:58 AM PDT by BIGLOOK (I once opposed keelhauling but have recently come to my senses.)
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