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Jordan Attempts to Broker Hostage Deal

The Jordanian government says it's willing to hand over an Iraqi would-be-suicide bomber, if a Jordanian pilot captured by Islamic State was released.

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A government spokesperson said Jordan was ready to release prisoner Sajida al-Rishawi if the Jordanian pilot, Lieutenant Muath al-Kasaesbeh was released and his life spared.

He did not make any reference to Japanese hostage Kenji Goto.

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