Abu Sayyaf

News

This is what it’s like to be held hostage by Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines

06.15.16

By Hilary Beaumont
News

Second Canadian Hostage Executed by Islamic State Affiliate in the Philippines

06.13.16

By Hilary Beaumont
News

Trudeau Convinces G7 to Oppose Ransoms, as the Multi-Billion Dollar Kidnapping Industry Booms

05.28.16

By Hilary Beaumont
News

As Clock Ticks on Hostages Held By Abu Sayyaf, Canada to Raise Ransom Issue at G7 Talks

05.24.16

By Hilary Beaumont
News

The Next President of the Philippines Promises ‘Double Hanging’ the Worst Criminals

05.16.16

By VICE News and Reuters
News

Filipino Jihadists Who Beheaded Canadian Hostage Vow to Execute Another If Ransom Not Paid

05.15.16

By VICE News
News

Beheaded Hostage Triggers Debate Over Whether Governments Should Pay Ransoms

05.03.16

By Tamara Khandaker
News

Philippines Jihadist Group Releases Video of Canadian John Ridsdel’s Beheading

05.03.16

By Justin Ling
Sports

Philippine President Claims Terrorist Group Plotted To Kidnap Manny Pacquiao

04.28.16

By UK Sports Staff
News

Justin Trudeau Stresses ‘Canada Will Not Pay Ransom to Terrorists’ After Hostage Beheaded

04.26.16

By Natalie Alcoba and Rachel Browne
News

‘This Is the Absolute Final Warning’: Hostages Beg for Ransom to Be Paid in the Philippines

04.15.16

By VICE News
News

‘They Will Execute Us’: Hostages Beg for Help in the Philippines for Third Time

03.10.16

By Tamara Khandaker

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06.05.25

By Matt Jancer
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Life

Rare 200-Year-Old Condom Goes on Display at Dutch Museum

A Dutch museum decided to put quite an unusual object on display in its most recent exhibit—a 19th century condom.

06.05.25

By Paige Gawley