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# Kidnapping

Man arrested after 10-year-old boy saves his little sister from abduction

It is believed that yesterday afternoon the man was driving the car and begging for money in the midlands.

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Mar 5th 2015, 10:35 PM

# Greece

UK re-launches inquiry into Ben Needham disappearance after 23 years

The toddler was 21-months-old when it is believed he was snatched outside a farmhouse his family was renovating on the Greek island Kos.

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Jan 6th 2015, 7:08 PM

# The Disappeared

Two men arrested over Jean McConville abduction and murder are let go

Eleven people have been arrested in the investigation.

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Dec 22nd 2014, 12:46 PM

# RIP

Father of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne found dead at his home

Michael Payne has struggled with alcoholism since his daughter’s death.

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Oct 30th 2014, 10:06 AM

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Everyone’s taking about a child abduction in Wexford, the discovery of Gerard Daly’s body and Michael Noonan’s good news.

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Sep 13th 2014, 8:00 PM

# Abduction

There were 64 cases of children being abducted from Ireland last year

There were also 45 cases of abducted children being brought here.

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Sep 12th 2014, 4:14 PM

# Boko Haram

It has been 100 days since the Nigerian schoolgirls were abducted

A timeline of what has happened since 14 April.

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Jul 22nd 2014, 7:06 PM

# Abduction

Student uses psychology skills to convince kidnapper to set her free

The woman was forced into a car and tied up in a car park near her college campus.

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Jun 11th 2014, 4:33 PM

# Missing

Madeleine McCann: Police search wasteland near holiday apartment

The area in Praia da Luz on the Algarve was cordoned off and police officers were seen in the area with sniffer dogs.

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Jun 2nd 2014, 2:20 PM

# Kidnapping

Man due in Omagh court over attempt to abduct child outside family home

The incident happened on Wednesday and police had been appealing for anyone with information about the man to come forward.

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May 31st 2014, 12:22 PM

# ivor bell

Boston College testimony used to bring veteran republican to court over Jean McConville

77-year-old Ivor Bell is accused of aiding and abetting in the murder. He was remanding in custody at a court appearance today.

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Mar 22nd 2014, 9:10 PM

# Northern Ireland

77-year-old charged in connection with the murder of Jean McConville

The 77-year-old, arrested earlier this week in West Belfast, also charged with membership of the IRA.

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Mar 21st 2014, 8:06 PM

# Investigation

77-year-old man arrested in connection with Jean McConville murder

Jean McConville was abducted by the IRA in 1972.

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Mar 18th 2014, 1:37 PM

# Abduction

Ukranian activist says he was tortured and crucified

Thirty-five-year-old Dmytro Bulatov appeared on national television today, more than a week after being reported missing.

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Jan 31st 2014, 9:49 AM

# Abduction

Gardaí to launch free Child Rescue Ireland Alert app tomorrow

It’s hoped the CRI alert app will be an added tool to help gardaí locate abducted children.

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Dec 3rd 2013, 4:46 PM

# Blonde Angel

Court appearance for couple as authorities search for Maria's true identity

The couple suspected of abducting the child are due to appear in court today.

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Oct 21st 2013, 12:42 PM

# public appeal

Photo of new suspect in Madeleine McCann case to be released

Metropolitan Police said they will release the ‘relevant material at the relevant time’.

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Oct 9th 2013, 3:08 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you begin your day…

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Oct 9th 2013, 8:41 AM

# Child Safety

Athlone incident reminds us to be vigilant when it comes to child safety, says RCNI

The Rape Crisis Network of Ireland (RCNI) has urged anyone concerned about a neighbour to work with gardaí.

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Sep 30th 2013, 2:12 PM

# Kidnap

Photos: Kevin McGeever charged in court with wasting garda time

MCGeever appeared in court in Roscommon today to face charges in relation to his alleged kidnapping.

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Jul 24th 2013, 2:11 PM

# Runaway teen

British teacher found guilty of abduction after eloping with pupil, 15

Jeremy Forrest and the schoolgirl moved to France and dyed their hair – with the schoolgirl saying she encouraged the relationship.

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Jun 20th 2013, 5:30 PM

# Kidnap

Man bundled into van by men in balaclavas in Down kidnapping

The 27-year-old was released uninjured later that day but police are appealing for witnesses.

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Jun 3rd 2013, 10:59 AM

# India

Second suspect arrested over Indian girl's rape

Police in New Dehli have arrested a second suspect in their investigation into the abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl in the city last week.

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Apr 22nd 2013, 9:05 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your bank holiday weekend.

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Mar 16th 2013, 8:59 AM

# Co Galway

Man arrested in connection with Kevin McGeever abduction

The man is currently being questioned in Gort, Co Galway.

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Mar 15th 2013, 9:06 AM

# child abductions

147 new cases of suspected child abductions reported in 2012

Nearly half of the new cases involved the United Kingdom.

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Mar 11th 2013, 2:39 PM

# Abduction

Gardaí investigate tiger kidnapping in Co Meath

The incident involved a postmistress from the Oldcastle Post Office, Co Meath.

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Feb 1st 2013, 1:43 PM

# Syria

NBC journalist and TV crew escape abduction in Syria

More than a dozen armed gunmen kidnapped and held NBC chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel and several colleagues for five days in Syria.

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Dec 19th 2012, 10:02 AM

# April Jones

Hundreds gather for church service for missing April Jones

The search for the missing five-year-old is ongoing as hope of finding her alive fades.

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Oct 7th 2012, 2:12 PM

# Murder

April Jones: Mark Bridger charged with her murder and abduction

46-year-old Bridger was also charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. Police in Wales say they remain committed to searching for April.

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Oct 6th 2012, 4:02 PM

# April Jones

Police search home of April Jones suspect

Police are searching the rented home of Mark Bridger, the 46-year-old arrested in connection with April’s disappearance.

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Oct 4th 2012, 8:32 AM

# Abduction

April Jones: Police looking at 20 sites as search continues

Sky News is now reporting that the missing 5-year-old suffers from Cerebral Palsy.

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Oct 3rd 2012, 9:08 PM

# Jill Meagher

Jill Meagher's family: 'We'll play frisbee with you again'

Jill Meagher’s parents and brother are “looking ahead to that time when we can be with you again – and play frisbee.”

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Oct 3rd 2012, 9:30 AM

# April Jones

Police use heat-seeking technology in bid to find missing April Jones

Welsh police have narrowed their search and employed thermal imaging technology in their search for the missing five-year-old following the arrest of a man last night.

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Oct 3rd 2012, 7:59 AM

# Jill Meagher

Police to continue to look for clues into Jill Meagher murder

Emergency service vehicles have been slowly tracking roadsides in the outskirts of Melbourne as the search for evidence relating to the murder of the 29-year-old continues.

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Oct 2nd 2012, 7:55 AM

# Jill Meagher

Jill Meagher case: Facebook refuses to remove possibly prejudicial comments

A series of hate pages against Adrian Bayley, the man charged with Jill Meagher’s murder, have sprung up in recent days.

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Oct 1st 2012, 10:32 AM

# Jill Meagher

Jill Meagher flowers relocated after 'overwhelming number' of tributes

Victoria Police have been forced to relocate floral tributes to Jill Meagher, due to their overwhelming number.

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Oct 1st 2012, 7:25 AM

# Jill Meagher

Thousands march in memory of Jill Meagher

Meagher’s mother Edith McKeon thanked the people of Melbourne for their support and said she hoped more cameras would be installed to keep people safe.

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Sep 30th 2012, 12:02 PM