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Papers discuss hostage's release | Papers discuss hostage's release |
(20 minutes later) | |
Much of the front page space is given to the release of the British computer expert held hostage in Iraq for two-and-a-half years. | Much of the front page space is given to the release of the British computer expert held hostage in Iraq for two-and-a-half years. |
The Guardian reports the Iranian Revolutionary Guard led the kidnapping of Peter Moore in Baghdad in 2007. | The Guardian reports the Iranian Revolutionary Guard led the kidnapping of Peter Moore in Baghdad in 2007. |
It says it has uncovered evidence that the men were held by a specialist unit linked to the Iranian government. | It says it has uncovered evidence that the men were held by a specialist unit linked to the Iranian government. |
The Daily Telegraph quotes a British government source as saying that his release "came totally out of the blue". | The Daily Telegraph quotes a British government source as saying that his release "came totally out of the blue". |
Hostage's release | |
The Times reports that US officials agreed to hand over an extremist Shia cleric to the Iraqi authorities to pave the way for Mr Moore to be freed. | The Times reports that US officials agreed to hand over an extremist Shia cleric to the Iraqi authorities to pave the way for Mr Moore to be freed. |
Mr Moore's reaction as he was released and taken to the British embassy is reported by the tabloids. | Mr Moore's reaction as he was released and taken to the British embassy is reported by the tabloids. |
The Daily Mirror describes a telephone call to his stepmother, in which he said he feared he was about to be shot when his captors led him from his cell. | The Daily Mirror describes a telephone call to his stepmother, in which he said he feared he was about to be shot when his captors led him from his cell. |
The Sun says he told his family he hoped they had saved him some roast turkey. | The Sun says he told his family he hoped they had saved him some roast turkey. |
Honour's list | |
Many papers name the celebrities, sports personalities and "local heroes" recognised in the New Year Honours list and highlight those who missed out. | Many papers name the celebrities, sports personalities and "local heroes" recognised in the New Year Honours list and highlight those who missed out. |
The Daily Telegraph says almost half of those on the list are women. | The Daily Telegraph says almost half of those on the list are women. |
But the Times points out that not one MP has been honoured, following the scandal over Parliamentary expenses. | But the Times points out that not one MP has been honoured, following the scandal over Parliamentary expenses. |
The Financial Times notes that a lone banker is among the recipients. Dyfrig John, who retired as chief executive of HSBC in March, is appointed CBE. | The Financial Times notes that a lone banker is among the recipients. Dyfrig John, who retired as chief executive of HSBC in March, is appointed CBE. |
New year excess | New year excess |
There will be plenty of empty bottles to recycle after Thursday night's New Year's Eve festivities. | There will be plenty of empty bottles to recycle after Thursday night's New Year's Eve festivities. |
The Financial Times and the Daily Mail report that champagne producers have slashed their prices because of falling sales in the recession. | The Financial Times and the Daily Mail report that champagne producers have slashed their prices because of falling sales in the recession. |
However, there is a warning for anyone who over-indulges. | However, there is a warning for anyone who over-indulges. |
The Independent says Conservative advisers recommend people admitted to hospital to sleep off their alcoholic excess should be charged £500. | The Independent says Conservative advisers recommend people admitted to hospital to sleep off their alcoholic excess should be charged £500. |