French forces practise hostage drills for Olympics

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Tens of France's elite GIGN forces practised a final dress rehearsal of a hostage-taking scenario in preparation for the July 26-Aug. 11 Olympic Games in Paris. The team practised the drills on 29 April ahead of Wednesday (May 8) evening when they will be summoned for the Olympic torch arriving in Marseille.

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