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American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
American held by Taliban for years released: State Department
George Glezmann, an American airline mechanic held by the Taliban since 2022, has been released, the State Department announced Thursday. “George Glezmann is free. George was wrongfully detained in ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years
George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Taliban for more than two years, has been released, according to the State Department.ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022
George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Taliban leader cites Quran in Eid message calling for unity and reconciliation in Afghanistan
The Taliban leader says Afghanistan has a “golden opportunity” for unity and reconciliationABC News - 1d -
Taliban leader cites Quran in Eid message calling for unity and reconciliation in Afghanistan
The Taliban leader says Afghanistan has a “golden opportunity” for unity and reconciliationABC News - 1d -
Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years
George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan
A United Nations agency is urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to ...ABC News - 6d -
American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is praising Qatar for helping the U.S. secure the release of an American man who was held by the Taliban for more than two yearsABC News - Mar. 20 -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
The US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, says Kabul
The Taliban say the U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for bloody attacks against Afghanistan’s ...ABC News - 5d -
Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism
Panama has released dozens of migrants deported from the United States who were held for weeks in a remote camp on the condition that they would leave the Central American nation in 30 daysABC News - Mar. 9 -
‘Getting worse’: former Afghanistan captain’s anger at state of football under Taliban rule
Against a backdrop of brutal Taliban rule and corruption claims, Zohib Islam Amiri sees demoralisation setting in. When Zohib Islam Amiri came back to play in Afghanistan in January for the first ...The Guardian - 1d -
Georgetown researcher detained by ICE
A Georgetown University postdoctoral scholar has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), making him the latest foreign student inside the country legally who's been caught in ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detainedABC News - Mar. 8 -
US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years
George Glezmann was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. US politics live – latest updates A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal to release an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza and 4 bodies of dual nationals
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal to release an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza and 4 bodies of dual nationalsABC News - Mar. 14 -
He Was Once a Covert Taliban Operative. Now He’s the Friendly Taxman.
Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, head of Afghanistan’s Taxpayers Services Directorate, has the hard job of raising money in an impoverished country hobbled by international sanctions.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Trump admin considers giving up NATO command that has been American since Eisenhower
The command has been an exclusively American honor and responsibility since Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first person in the job.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
ICE detains University of Alabama doctoral student as government's college crackdown continues
A doctoral student at the University of Alabama has been arrested and detained by immigration authorities, as the Trump administration continues to target noncitizens in higher education.NBC News - 1d -
Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander and four more bodies
Hamas said it has agreed to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen in the militant group's captivity.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting – study
Report finds that 7% of Americans have been present at the scene of a mass shooting and 2% have been injured in one. One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting, a new study shows, revealing ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
British tourist detained in US after visa mix-up returns to UK – reports
Images broadcast of Rebecca Burke’s arrival at Heathrow after her release from immigration detention centre . A British woman detained in the US for three weeks because of a visa mix-up has ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials
The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan.The New York Times - 2d -
Fears for British couple in 70s held by Taliban as court appearance delayed
Daughter says Barbie Reynolds, 75, is collapsing from malnutrition and that the health of Peter, 79, is also declining. The daughter of a British couple in their 70s imprisoned by the Taliban has ...The Guardian - 5d -
Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas announced it will release American hostage Edan Alexander and "the bodies of four other dual nationals."ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Fifa closes on recognising Afghanistan women’s team but players say it is too late
Team closer to representing country four years after exile Players express frustration at Fifa’s slow progress Fifa has cleared the way for the exiled Afghanistan women’s national team to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Americans Describe Being Detained as Hostages in a Venezuelan Prison
They were American tourists hoping for a good time, they said. Then they became captives of an autocratic government.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Lawyer for Oscar-winning Palestinian director detained by Israeli forces says he will be released – Middle East crisis live
Attorney for Hamdan Ballal says he spent the night on the floor of a military base while suffering from serious injuries. At least 50,144 Palestinian people have been killed and 113,704 injured in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Frantic 911 call from the day of the Idaho college killings released
The dramatic 911 call has been released from the University of Idaho quadruple killings.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Trade resumes as Pakistan and Afghanistan reopen key Torkham border crossing after nearly a month
Officials say trade between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan has resumed Wednesday at a key border post following a dispute that turned into exchanges of gunfireABC News - Mar. 19 -
U.S. lifts bounties on Sirajuddin Haqqani and other senior Taliban officials, Kabul says
The U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, officials in Kabul said Sunday.NBC News - 4d -
1B/OF Joey Gallo released by the Chicago White Sox
Joey Gallo has been released by the Chicago White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games with the team. The White Sox announced the move on Sunday. The 31-year-old ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family
Peter Reynolds, who runs a business in Afghanistan, was held along with his wife last month and needs heart pills, says his daughter. The life of a 79-year-old British man imprisoned along with his ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Family calls for release of woman legally in U.S. for 50 years and now detained by ICE
Lewelyn Dixon, a University of Washington lab technician and green card holder, was recently detained by U.S.NBC News - 1d -
Hamas says it will release American hostage, agrees to restart Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas on Friday said it agreed to release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other Americans, following a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations with Israel over ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Record number of Americans working more than one job
(NewsNation) — At least 5 percent of the American workforce has a second job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In a release earlier this month, the BLS reported that a record high ...The Hill - Mar. 18