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Two journalists held hostage by the Taliban for 18 months in Afghanistan have arrived home in France to an emotional welcome.

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SEVEN truck drivers held hostage in Iraq since July were freed yesterday after a $500,000 (€411,000) ransom was paid.

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A £280,000 (€411,560) ransom payment today gained freedom for seven truck drivers held hostage in Iraq since July.

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