Japan continues efforts to save hostages

Japan continues efforts to save hostages

Reporters gather on Jan. 23, 2015, in front of the Japanese Embassy in Amman, where the Japanese government is handling a hostage crisis involving two nationals. Japan is continuing to make efforts to save the men being held by the Islamic State militant group after the passing of a 72-hour deadline for the payment of a $200 million ransom. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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