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Forces free four hostages in Iraq

FOUR hostages, three Italian and one Polish, held by insurgents in Iraq since early April were freed by coalition forces yesterday.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2004

Special forces free European hostages

Three Italians and a Polish contractor kidnapped in Iraq have been freed by US special forces, the commander of the Polish-led multinational force said today.

Tue, 08 Jun, 2004

Iraq hostages said to be released

Three Italians and a Polish contractor kidnapped in Iraq have been freed, Polish TV reported today.

Tue, 08 Jun, 2004

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At least 10 Iraqi civilians were killed today when two suicide bombers launched an attack on a coalition base where international troops are based.

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Several looters who broke into a former Iraqi army ammunition dump were killed today when they set off an accidental explosion, a spokesman for Polish-led peacekeepers said.

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