18/06/2013

G8 Agree To End Payments To Terrorists

A tweet from British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed that the G8 summit has reached an agreement to "stamp out" ransom payments to terrorists.

His tweet read: "Another #G8UK result: leaders agree to stamp out ransom payments to terrorists, calling on companies to follow lead."

It is understood that Cameron pushed for the agreement in an effort to end a so-called 'funding stream' for extremists.

Talks between the 8 world leaders are ongoing, as they aim to tackle and reach agreements on world concerns.

(MH/CD)

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