Robert Hall

Abu Sayyaf militants behead German hostage in Philippines

The Abu Sayyaf terrorist group beheaded German hostage Jurgen Kantner after a deadline to negotiate his release expired.

Feb 27, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Philippines confirms second Canadian hostage beheaded

The Abu Sayyaf, a small group of Islamic militants that specialises in kidnappings-for-ransom, killed Robert Hall after its demands for 300 million pesos ($6.5 million) by were not met.

Jun 14, 2016, 14:32 PM IST

Three foreigners abducted in Philippines

 Two Canadians, a Norwegian and a local woman have been kidnapped from a tourist resort in the southern Philippines, the media report said on Tuesday.

Sep 22, 2015, 11:03 AM IST