11.   Israeli security officials have said the kidnapping took place in Switzerland.

12.   Israeli security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the kidnapping took place in Switzerland.

13.   Mapenduma, where the kidnappings took place, can be reached only by helicopter or a two-week hike through treacherous jungles from Wamena, the nearest town.

14.   The alleged kidnapping took place Tuesday, the first day of the truce.

15.   The attempted kidnapping took place nearly a year ago, but Swiss police kept the affair secret.

16.   The kidnapping took place within a month since the mayor of Zamboanga warned that Muslim rebels from Basilan were planning to kidnap prominent businessmen in the city.

17.   The kidnapping took place in Pakistan, where Saeed is in custody.

18.   The kidnapping took place in the southern province of Kampong Speu, where the victims had been looking into a business deal, the newspaper reported.

19.   The kidnapping took place two days after then President Corazon Aquino returned from a visit to Japan during which she sought Japanese aid and investment for the country.

20.   The kidnapping took place less than a month after the mayor of Zamboanga warned that Muslim rebels from Basilan were planning to kidnap prominent businessmen in the city.