Italians Seized in Afghanistan

It appears that Italian authorities say they believe that two missing soldiers serving in western Afghanistan have been abducted. They believe they have been kidnapped together with two Afghans. The defense ministry said that a search was underway. They lost contact with the men after they crossed a police checkpoint in Herat province. The two Italian soldiers were believed to be in the company of their Afghan driver and translator.It is hoped they will find them soon.

Mississippi Man Charged In Kidnapping

A Mississippi man remains in custody on charges he kidnapped a teenage girl and sexually assaulted her. He was arrested about 4 p.m. Monday after police used OnStar global positioning system to track the Cadillac he was driving. Officials had issued a warrant for his arrest. The 15 year old girl was found with him and was turned over to the Department of Human Services. The chief is working with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to determine whether charges against the man would be sought in Iowa.