(3)Hostages' families express joy, worry over possible release

(3)Hostages' families express joy, worry over possible release

SAPPORO, Japan - Mutsuo (R) and Kyoko Takato, whose daughter Nahoko is one of three Japanese being held captive in Iraq by a militant group, watch TV news at their home in Chitose, Hokkaido, on April 11 following news that the hostages would be freed within 24 hours.

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