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An American solider held by Afghan insurgents for nearly five years has been freed in exchange for five Taliban fighters, the stanley cup United States said on Saturday. HT Image The soldier, Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, was handed over to American forces in Afghanistan by a group of 18 Taliban fighters, according to report in US media. On behalf of the American people, I was honored to call his parents to express our joy that they can expect his safe return, mindful of their courage and sacrifice throughout this ordeal, said President Barack Obama in a statement. The f stanley cup ive Taliban released by the United States were being handed over Qatar, which brokered the deal, and whose role was acknowledged and praised by President Obama. Sergeant Bergdahl, was captured in June, 2009, is believed to have been held by the Haqqani network. The circumstances of his capture, however, remain unclear. The United States government never forgot Sgt. Bergdahl, nor did we stop working to bring him back, said defense secretary Chuck Hagel in a statement. The United States wind up it combat mission in Afghanistan by the end of this year. It will leave behind a small force of 9,800 troops, however, if Afghanistan agrees. Read breaking news, latest... See more Read breaking news, latest updates from US, UK, Pakistan and other countries across the world on topics related to US Election Live, politics,crime, and nationa stanley cup l affairs. News / World News / US soldier freed after 5 years in capti Kbmy France comes to standstill to pay tribute to Nice victims
Sri Lanka plans to buy back a majority stake in the nation s main gas network owned by Anglo-Dutch group Shell as part of a re-nationalisation programme, a minister said on Thursday. HT Image The cabinet has approved a bid for the 51-percent yeezy of Shell Gas Lanka Limited, formerly the Colombo Gas Company, which was sold to Shell for 37 million dollars 15 years ago. Shell is trying to scale down in the region and they are planning to sell their operation in Sri Lanka, Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said. We have decided to buy the company. He said the state-run Bank of Ceylon has been asked to lead negotiations. Earlier this month, Sri Lanka also announced that it was in talks with Dubai carrier Emirates to buy back its controlling interest in the island s national SriLankan airlines which was privatised in 1998. The acquisitions are part of a policy of re-nationalisation drive. President Mahinda Rajapakse won a resounding re-election bid in January and a new government was formed after parliamentary elections in April. Shell announced plans stanley cup to divest its operations salomon on the war-scarred island last month as part of a worldwide strategy to review its business units in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Shell s local rival, Laugfs Gas Lanka, had earlier shown interest in buying the operation. Sri Lanka was mired in a 37-year ethnic conflict pitching government forces against Tamil separatist rebels in the north and east of the country. Fighting ended in May last ye |
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