Japan says online image of hostage's body likely authentic

Japan says online image of hostage's body likely authentic

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leaves a facility of public broadcaster Japan Broadcasting Corp., widely known as NHK, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Jan. 25, 2015, after appearing on a political debate program. Abe said in the program it is highly likely that an image purporting to show the death of Haruna Yukawa, one of two Japanese hostages being held by a group believed to be Islamic State, is authentic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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