Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Tuesday. Photo: EPA Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
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Japan weighs US$200m ransom in Islamic State threat to kill hostages

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces tough choice in responding to ransom demand as Japan lacks the military to launch a rescue but will face international criticism if it pays

Associated Press in Cairo

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Tuesday. Photo: EPA Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
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