Canada PM condemns 'cold-blooded murder' of hostage in Philippines

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference held on the sidelines of the Paris Agreement on climate change held at the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, New York, U.S., April 22, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday he was outraged by the death of Canadian hostage John Ridsdel in the Philippines, calling it an act of "cold-blooded murder." The former mining executive was executed by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines, the Canadian government confirmed earlier. (Reporting by Jeffrey Hodgson; Editing by Chris Reese)