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Five Italian tourists have been kidnapped in Egypt, the Italian foreign ministry says. Five Italian tourists have been kidnapped in Egypt, along with other foreigners, Italy's government says.
The ministry was quoted by Reuters saying they were among a group of foreigners seized. "Foreign Minister Franco Frattini... is following the kidnapping in Egypt of a group of foreigners including five Italians," the foreign ministry said.
The news agency cited Egyptian security sources saying between 10 and 15 people were taken in Aswan in southern Egypt - possibly including two Israelis. Reuters news agency cited Egyptian security sources saying 10-15 people were taken in Aswan in southern Egypt - possibly including two Israelis.
However there was no confirmation of this report.However there was no confirmation of this report.