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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:06 am    Post subject: Alan Johnston Freed Reply with quote

BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has been released by kidnappers in Gaza after nearly four months in captivity.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6267928.stm

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Brillant News Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some good news for a change - glad he's safe and (reasonably) well following his ordeal. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brilliant news, it was wonderful to wake up to a nice story for once.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

And he looks in great shape too. Great news!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent news. Let's hope this is a small step along the road to peace in the region.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wonderful news indeed.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would like to echo the sentiments of the previous posters - Brilliant news to wake up to.
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