1.   It seems likely that they will release the hostages soon.

2.   Newly released hostage Frank Reed Declares from his hospital balcony that he is looking forward to a three-pound Maine lobster.

3.   Smith released the hostages, but remained in the house.

4.   The ambassador Declared that there would be grave consequences if the hostages were not released.

5.   The ambassador promised to do everything in his power to get the hostages released.

6.   The gunmen released most hostages and headed for Chechnya with the rest after receiving a promise of safe passage.

7.   The hostages were eventually released after undergoing a terrifying ordeal.

8.   The hostages were released from captivity.

9.   The hostages were released unharmed some time afterwards.