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NATO soldiers to march on Red Square with Russian troops for first time

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US missiles get closer to Russia’s borders?

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Captive sailors call home from pirate ship

Published: 26 January, 2009, 15:03


Faina (AFP Photo / US Navy / Jason R. Zalasky / HO)

The crew of a cargo ship captured by Somali pirates four months ago have been allowed to speak to their loved ones by telephone. After the calls on Sunday, relatives of the sailors said all the men were in good health.

 
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