Philippine extremists set deadline for hostage ransom
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Muslim extremists who abducted a broadcaster and her crew in the Philippines have set a deadline of Tuesday for delivery of a million-dollar ransom.
The ultimatum comes after troops shelled a forested area on the southern island of Jolo where the extremists are holding the three, injuring a woman living in the area.
Troops moved into the area near the town of Indanan on Sunday to put pressure on Abu Sayyaf extremists who snatched the group on June 8.
The abductors freed a cameraman last week after a ransom of about $US2,200 was paid.
They have since made contact with the family of television journalist, Ces Drilon, and given them until Tuesday to come up with the ransom, thought to be about one million dollars.
