Two South Korean hostages are escorted after their release in Galan district of Ghazni province, southwest of Kabul, Afghanistan, yesterday. Taliban insurgents freed seven remaining hostages after a six-week kidnap ordeal, following a deal that Afghan officials said included a ransom payment.
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