Task force head shows gratitude to Jordan

Task force head shows gratitude to Jordan

Photo taken in Amman on Feb. 3, 2015, shows Yasuhide Nakayama, the Japanese foreign minister's deputy who headed a government task force during a hostage crisis. While expressing regret over the deaths of two Japanese men captured by Islamic State militants, Nakayama extended his gratitude to the Jordanian king and government for their cooperation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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