41.   Large swaths of land in Yemen are virtually lawless and ruled by armed tribesmen who have kidnapped foreigners to demand money or press for other concessions from the government.

42.   Large swaths of Yemen are virtually lawless and ruled by armed tribesmen who kidnap foreigners to demand money or concessions from the government.

43.   Many guerrillas wear green uniforms similar to police and military outfits, and they often kidnap foreigners for ransom.

44.   Many people own guns, and there are repeated cases of armed tribesmen kidnapping foreigners.

45.   More than thirty foreigners were kidnapped last year.

46.   Nineteen foreigners had been kidnapped by July of this year, including two U.S. citizens, four Germans and four Mexicans, according to the anti-kidnapping foundation Pais Libre.

47.   Police killed three alleged members of a gang known for kidnapping foreigners in a clash in the southern Philippines, officials said Monday.

48.   Police were investigating whether common criminals or leftist rebels, who often kidnap foreigners for ransom, were responsible.

49.   Some kidnap foreigners to draw attention to their cause.

50.   Somali gunmen on Wednesday kidnapped ten foreigners, including an American, in the capital, Mogadishu, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.