I'm sure most of you must be aware of the 23 S Korean hostages and the two Germans (1 who has now been killed).

Taliban say talks falter on S Korean hostages

Updated at 1530 PST
KANDAHAR: Taliban rebels in Afghanistan warned Monday that talks to secure the release of 23 South Korean hostages were "not going well" and reiterated their threat to kill them by sunset.

The militant group has set an extended deadline of 1430 GMT Monday for their demands to be met, including the release of 23 Taliban prisoners and the withdrawal of South Korean troops from Afghanistan.

"The talks are continuing, but it seems they are not going well," Taliban spokesman Yousuf Ahmadi told media by telephone from an undisclosed location, challenging more upbeat reports from the Afghan government side."If they continue in this way, I think the hostages will be killed."
http://thenews.jang.com.pk/updates.asp?id=26384

They will be killed .. Taliban is half mad !!