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He added that Taliban leaders had yet to make a decision about their fate and denied reports that local officials or tribal elders had made contact in an effort to negotiate their release.

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If a person is kidnapped, his government can help his family or employer contact the proper authorities to help secure his release.

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The Swiss foreign ministry said it was in contact with Yemeni authorities to ensure the woman's release and safety.

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"But their cell phone battery died, and contact was lost, " the department said in a news release.

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Their release was the result of a long process involving contact with the Somali government, the collaboration of the authorities in the semi-autonomous Puntland region, and the work of the Italian intelligence services, he said.

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On his release he was prevented from working in areas where he may come into contact with children.

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If refineries ask for it, the Energy Department says they'll be in contact with these West Coast refiners to assess their needs and see if they should release some of this oil.

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The ministry said it is in constant contact with the families of those being held, and that everything is being done to gain the release of French hostages.

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However, his brother said the contact which has been made by the freelance journalist may do nothing to help secure Mr Taylor's release.

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None were mentioned in the release but sources on the panel said one suggestion that was sent to the Archbishop was a non-contact flag football league.

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