CAROL LIN, CNN ANCHOR: We have some breaking news to begin with this morning. CNN has confirmed that five people have been released from that Afghan airplane which was hijacked over the weekend. Right now, talks are underway with hijackers on that airplane which is right now parked at London's Stansted Airport. You are looking at a live picture now of the Boeing 727. Police believe there were hostages on board, including 23 children. Afghan's ruling Taliban army is vowing not to give in to the terrorists. This drama began when the airliner was seized Sunday just after takeoff from Kabul, Afghanistan for a domestic flight. It made stops in Uzbekistan, Kazikstan, and Russia before arriving in London early today. We are now joined by CNN's Richard Blystone live. Richard, what do you know?</s>RICHARD BLYSTONE, CNN CORRESPONDENT: We can tell you that only a couple of minutes ago, we learned that police have confirmed, as you've just reported, that two men, one woman and two children among the hostages have now left the airplane. Police were to be having a press conference just about this time. They've canceled that, saying that negotiations are at a delicate stage. This is good news because in incidents like this, the release of some hostages usually betokens the release of others, and often the end of the affair. But it's a long way from over yet -- Carol.</s>LIN: All right, Richard Blystone watching those developments at Stansted Airport.
Hijackers Release 5 Hostages from Afghan Plane in London