"We have believed for some time that he has been killed. I call today again in the strongest terms for the hostage takers to return Alan's body as soon as possible,".

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Justice Minister David Ford said he condemned the murder "in the strongest possible terms".

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The Hungarian government said it "condemns in the strongest possible terms the insulting behaviour of certain Hungarian football fans".

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The Pentagon said the US condemned the killings "in the strongest possible terms".

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