SINGAPORE: The beheading of a Canadian in the Philippines has sparked fears for the safety of more than 20 other hostages still being held by Islamic militants.
"The Canadian was collateral damage. He was executed to deliver a message," a senior officer working with the Philippine army's special operations forces on Jolo island told The Straits Times.
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