Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said his nation's officials had urged Algeria's government to avoid exposing hostages to danger.

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He said Japanese officials had urged the Algerian government to avoid exposing the hostages to danger.

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Networks seem to be reacting like a ship spotting an iceberg on the horizon, slowly shifting course to avoid danger.

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