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September 10, 2010

Iran To Release One of Detained American Hikers
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The Iranian government has announced plans to release Sarah Shourd, one
of the three American hikers detained 14 months ago. The 32-year-old
Shourd has been kept in solitary confinement for the past year and her
mother says she is suffering from medical problems, including
precancerous cervical cells and a breast lump. Shourd is expected to be
released on Saturday. There has been no word on the possible release of
the other two hikers, Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal. The Iranian
government has accused all three of espionage



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