TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a piece of an article. Your task is to generate a short summary of the text. Try to give the summary in just one sentence.
PROBLEM: France said Wednesday that two more French journalists are being held hostage in Syria, bringing to at least four the number of French journalists held there.

SOLUTION: South African stocks rallied.

PROBLEM: A recently re-opened sperm bank is making an urgent appeal for Midlothian men to donate to offer a lifeline to couples desperate to become parents.

SOLUTION: Alex Rodriguez stormed hearing after an arbitrator ruled Bud Selig did not have to testify.

PROBLEM: Australian Test bowler Mitchell Johnson has said that he never doubted his ability to bounce back from injury and an on-field career lowpoint to spearhead Australia's Ashes revival, according to reports.

SOLUTION:
Germany, Belgium and Switzerland reached the World Cup finals.