Meanwhile Monday saw a spike in kidnappings and disappearances. Among the missing were two U.S. soldiers and six U.S. employees of the Halliburton subsidiary Kellogg Brown and Root. Another KBR hostage was taken over the weekend. Three Czech journalists also were reported missing. Three Russians and five Ukranians who were taken hostage yesterday were released earlier today. The three Japanese civilians taken last week remain hostage. The Los Angeles Times reports the Halliburton has suspended some convoys delivering supplies to troops because of safety concerns raising the risk that troops could suffer from a lack food and water.