61.   Kidnapping is common in Colombia, where rebels and common criminals often demand large ransoms.

62.   Meanwhile, a Japanese newspaper reported Sunday that the guerrillas have demanded a ransom from major Japanese companies with hostages in the compound.

63.   Meanwhile, the Al-Faran militants denied news reports that their group had demanded a ransom to let off the captives.

64.   No group has claimed responsibility or demanded ransom, and Maj. Gen. Ernesto Carolina, who heads southern Philippine forces, declined to speculate on who was involved.

65.   No group has claimed responsibility or demanded ransom.

66.   Rebels and common criminals often kidnap people, demanding large ransoms for their release.

67.   Rebels and common criminals alike target wealthy Colombians and foreigners for kidnapping and demand ransoms in the millions of dollars for their release.

68.   Rebels and common criminals in Colombia often kidnap people, demanding large ransoms for their release.

69.   Rebels often kidnap people and demand large ransoms for their return as a way to finance their activities.

70.   So far, no one has claimed responsibility or demanded a ransom.