[02.27 GMT] Sooden family know nothing of Iraq negotiator abduction claim, Ekklesia, 18/12/05; Christian Peacemakers say they will carry on their work, Ekklesia, 18/12/05; Petition reaches 50,000 - Freethecaptivesnow.org. This weekend CPT launched an ‘urgent action’ to encourage their supporters to contact US politicians and congressional representatives in advance of a speech which President Bush will make on Iraq policy today at 21.00 EST (-5 hours GMT) from the White House Oval Office.