COUNTDOWN
--Day 1: April 8th, 2004
By Tomaria


DAY 1: April 8th, 2004
The First 24 Hours

2:09 PM Makka Time
Aljazeera Exclusive: Three Japanese Citizens Taken Hostage

22:58 JST
Terrorist Take 3 Japanese Hostage, Demand SDF Pullout Within 3 Days

6:25 PM EDT
Death Treat to Japanese Hostages