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Freed Cuban agents given heroes' welcomes as they land back home

Thee Cuban intelligence agents have been given heroes' welcomes as they landed back in their homeland after 16 years in prison in the US.

It comes as US President Barack Obama announced his country will restore diplomatic relations it severed with Cuba more than 50 years ago.

As part of a prisoner swap under the new policy, Cuba freed American Alan Gross in exchange for the three Cubans held by the United States.

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Freed aid worker Alan Gross 'very happy' at Obama move

Alan Gross speaking after his release today. Credit: Reuters

Freed aid worker Alan Gross said on Wednesday he was "very happy" to hear about the thaw in relations between the US and Cuba.

Speaking to the media after his release from Cuba, he thanked U.S. President Barack Obama for all he had done to secure his release and said he did not blame the Cuban people for his ordeal.

"Two wrongs never make a right. I truly hope that we can all get beyond these mutually belligerent policies and I was very happy to hear what the president had to say today," Gross said.

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