Germany's Gabriel condemns hostage killing in Philippines Islamic militants in the Philippines have beheaded the German hostage they were holding for ransom, according to the government in Manila. A video posted by the Abu Sayyaf group, which was monitored by intelligence group SITE, showed Jurgen Kantner being killed by a knife-wielding man. The video has yet to be confirmed as genuine, but German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel says the killing is "one of the most horrible things imaginable." IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES