30/10/2013 (Agence Europe) - EU welcomes release of four French hostages. The news of the release of four French hostages, who were detained in Niger for over three years, was welcomed with joy and relief by High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton. On Tuesday Ashton's spokesperson said that they warmly thanked the authorities in Niger for their crucial contribution. The spokesperson added that the EU is determined to continue its support to the...