Militants kill Italian hostage, release French journalist

Thursday, April 15, 2004

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi militants executed one of four Italian hostages, officials in Rome confirmed Wednesday -- the first known execution of any of the 22 foreigners being held in Iraq.

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