Mel Gibson gives thanks for release of US man held by China

Actor Mel Gibson applauded U.S. officials on Wednesday for securing the release of American Mark Swidan, who has been detained in China since 2012. “He was wrongfully detained there for a crime he ...

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China releases three US citizens held for years in prisoner swap

Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung freed after Biden administration forges rare agreement with Beijing. Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released in a prisoner ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

3 Americans held for years in China released, White House says

Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.

World - CBS News - 1 hour ago

3 Americans held for years in China have been released: White House

Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released

Monster Summer review – Mel Gibson finds berth in teens v supernatural forces throwback

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World - The Guardian - November 19

Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange

The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody.

Give us Liberty or give us the Bottom 10! Or give us both!

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Hollywood gives thanks for blockbusters after long lean period

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Spurs fans to call for release of last British hostage held by Hamas

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3 Americans detained in China are released

Three American citizens who had been detained in China were released, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday.

Three Americans detained by China are released

Three Americans that were detained in China have been released, according to a State Department official. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports from the White House on the details of the release.

3 detained Americans released by China

The White House announced Wednesday that three American men wrongfully detained for years in China on what the U.S. said were false espionage and drug charges have been released. There was no ...

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Politics - The Hill - November 16

Man who went missing in Irish Sea thanks searchers

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Man suspected of stabbing spree in Seattle held on $2m bail

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World - The Guardian - November 10

Man arrested after secret filming of women shared on TikTok

A BBC North West investigation found the videos had millions of views and attracted misogynistic comments.

China Releases Three American Prisoners in Swap With U.S.

The releases were part of a complex series of deals the Biden administration has reached to bring home U.S. citizens from countries with which the U.S. has an adversarial relationship.

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White House announces 3 Americans released in China

The White House says three Americans have been released after being detained in China for years. Their release is part of an apparent prisoner swap, CBS News Scott MacFarlane reports.

Three Americans released by China in prisoner swap

Three Americans were safely in U.S. custody after a rare prisoner swap between the U.S. and China. An American official said the U.S. turned over two Chinese nationals in return for the release of ...

Here’s a Reason to Give Thanks: 2024’s Holiday Menu Bill the Lowest in Two Years

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US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high

An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran for months now

Man arrested over fatal shooting released

Police say a man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released without charge.

British mining executives held in Mali freed after $160m deal to settle tax dispute

Resolute Mining chief executive Terence Holohan and two employees had been held since 9 November. Business live – latest updates Three British mining executives who had been detained by the ...

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In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?

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Starbucks’ China business is struggling. Here’s how the company may give it a jolt.

Starbucks Corp. is seeking ways to boost its Chinese operations and may sell a stake in the business.

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TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

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A Siberian tiger bit a man and remains on the loose in China

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China's Alibaba releases AI search tool for small businesses in Europe and the Americas

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Business - CNBC - November 12

3 Americans released after years of detention in China, White House says

The White House says three imprisoned Americans, Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, have been released after years of detention in China. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more on ...

3 Americans detained in China are released in prisoner swap, official says

Three American citizens who had been detained for years in China were released, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday.

Politics - NBC News - 5 hours ago

'It had to be her!' - Russo gives Arsenal lead against Man Utd

Alessia Russo scores her first league goal of the season, against former club Manchester United, to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead in the Women's Super League at Leigh Sports Village.

This holiday, I want to thank shortsighted stock traders for allowing us to win the long game

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to give thanks to all of the traders out there who create opportunities every day

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An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US says

World - ABC News - November 3

Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise

TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Beijing prefers neither: China’s view of the US election

China’s approach could be summarized as calibrating its strategies to account for the leader in the Oval Office in the areas of economy, foreign policy and Taiwan.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

US citizen arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for China

An American citizen who allegedly spied for China was arrested on Thursday, Germany's federal prosecutor office said, as reported by The Associated Press. The suspect, Martin D., was arrested in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

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