New York Times Reporter Saved, Two Dead

By Tessa Leone

Britain speaks out to defend its perilous rescue mission executed last Wednesday in northern Afghanistan. New York Times Reporter, Stephen Farrell was kidnapped after his hasty decision to enter uncharted territory on Saturday. Farrell's Afghan assistant and a British commando were killed during the raid.

The orders were authorized by the British defense and foreign secretaries. Critics question the considerable risks that were taken to rescue the reporter and the casualties that were lost in the endeavor. Claiming that options of peaceful negotiations and possible ransoms were not well explored.

The British New york Times reporter is now safe and was unharmed in the raid.