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April 23, 2014

Separatists Kidnap Vice News Journalist in Ukraine 
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In other news from Ukraine, pro-Russian separatists have taken an
American journalist hostage. Simon Ostrovsky of Vice News was covering a
separatist news conference when he was seized. After initial denials,
the separatists have acknowledged they are holding Ostrovsky against his
will. In a statement, Vice said it is working to ensure his safety and
security.

 

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