31.   The kidnapping occurred nearly eight months after a group believed to be former Nicaraguan guerrillas kidnapped two European tourists in the same region.

32.   The kidnappings occurred last July.

33.   The kidnappings occurred once in April and twice in May when fishermen were taken to Indonesia.

34.   The latest kidnapping occurred Tuesday night when Franck Janier-Dubry and his wife Carine Mane were taken by masked gunmen from their residence in the capital Dushanbe.

35.   The kidnapping occurred near Guniapara, a nearby village, as the four were returning to the town.

36.   The kidnappings occurred about two weeks ago in Jammu-Kashmir, the only state in India with a Muslim majority.

37.   The kidnappings occurred in July.

38.   The kidnapping occurred after Posada left a cafe Tuesday evening in an exclusive neighborhood west of the capital, San Salvador.

39.   The kidnapping occurred amid a high-profile campaign against crime by President Joseph Estrada.

40.   The kidnappings occurred amid a high-profile anti-crime drive by President Joseph Estrada aimed at assuring foreigners that the Philippines is a safe investment destination.