11.   A man suspected of masterminding the kidnapping, Matteo Boe, is currently in jail in France awaiting a ruling on his extradition to Italy.

12.   A Yemeni socialist leader living in Saudi Arabia denied accusations on Monday he had masterminded the kidnapping of the son of the governor of the Yemeni province of Aden.

13.   Police say Omar has admitted to masterminding the kidnapping but has been unable to tell them where the reporter is being held.