1.   During the talks Shar indicated that the Syrian government would do its best to secure the release of British hostages held in Lebanon.

2.   At the end of his visit Hogg said that he had been assured by Lebanese leaders that all three British hostages in Lebanon were alive.

3.   Three British hostages are on their way home from Iraq, after being freed from a jail in Baghdad.

4.   Three British hostages on their way home from Iraq after being freed from jail in Baghdad, Paul, Michael and Simon.

5.   The three British hostages, released from jail in Baghdad, now on their way home from Iraq.

6.   The three British hostages, who are on their way home from Iraq, after being freed from jail in Baghdad.

7.   More than fifty British hostages were on a freedom flight from the Gulf to Gatwick airport today for an emotional reunion with relatives.

8.   Reports from Lebanon suggest that British hostages could be closer than ever to freedom.

9.   An official of the Archbishop of Canterbury is attacking the Government for refusing to talk to Syria about British hostages in Lebanon.

10.   Families of British hostages held in Beirut hope that the new era of co-operation will help win freedom for their loved ones.