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Iraq hostages: Peter Moore’s kidnapping ‘masterminded by Iran’

The kidnapping of the computer expert and the four other British men was
masterminded by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, according to reports.

Detroit terror attack: hesitation over X-ray scanners risking lives

Ministers accused of putting lives at risk by failing to order body scanners
at UK airports despite fears of al-Qaeda syringe bomb attacks.

Six die as freezing weather grips Britain

Three climbers died in two separate avalanches as freezing weather continued
to grip Britain.

Barack Obama considers sanctions against Iran’s leaders

Targeted sanctions considered as deadline for Tehran to respond to the West’s
demands due to expire.

Blasts in Iraq kill 30

Explosions in central and western Iraq have killed 30 people and wounded the
Anbar provincial governor.

British hostage in Iraq: Terry Waite reaction

Terry Waite, the former Lebanon hostage and founder of Hostage UK, has spoken
after the release in Iraq of Peter Moore, the Briton held hostage in Iraq
for over two-and-a-half years.

British hostage Peter Moore speaks to relatives

Peter Moore, the released British hostage, appears healthy despite a two and a
half year kidnapping ordeal in Iraq.

Graeme Swann rampant in England’s rout of South Africa in second Test

Reprise of Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad show from previous day brings England
swift Test victory in Durban.

British hostage Peter Moore released in Iraq

Peter Moore, a Briton kidnapped with four others in Iraq in 2007, has been released, after Baghdad secured an agreement for his freedom with the kidnappers.

British man held hostage in Iraq since 2007 released alive

British computer expert held hostage for more than two and a half years is
released, the Foreign Secretary confirms, saying Mr Moore is in good health
and “obviously absolutely delighted”.