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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 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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Family of couple held by Taliban fear for their health
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested by the Taliban in February while returning to their home in Bamiyan.BBC News - 5d -
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 -
‘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 -
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 -
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 -
Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges
Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
ICE detainees flee from custody in Colorado after reported power outage
Two men held in custody by immigration authorities fled from detention near Denver after a jail's electrical power gave out and inadvertently their doors to freedom, officials said Wednesday.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
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 -
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl makes plea for return of American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl began his postgame NCAA Tournament news conference on Saturday night by advocating for the release of Edan Alexander, the last living American being held hostage ...ABC News - 5d -
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 -
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 -
Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented
Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” ...ABC News - Mar. 15 -
GOP's Bacon: Trump repeating Taliban mistake in Ukraine talks
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said President Trump is repeating mistakes he made in Afghanistan by not including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in talks to end his country’s war with Russia. ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Iran releases French tourist held since 2022
Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied.BBC News - 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 -
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 -
6 American prisoners, including veterans, released from Kuwait
The Americans, many of whom are veterans and former military contractors, were convicted on drug charges, a representative for their families told ABC News.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
German nurse abducted and held in Somalia for 7 years pleads for release in new video
A German nurse who was abducted while working in Somalia seven years ago has pleaded with the German government to secure her release as security in the country continues to be fluid after an ...ABC News - 1d -
German nurse abducted and held in Somalia for 7 years pleads for release in new video
A German nurse who was abducted while working in Somalia seven years ago has pleaded with the German government to secure her release as security in the country continues to be fluid after an ...ABC News - 1d -
USAID cuts could be ‘death sentence’ for Afghan women studying abroad
A group of more than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban regime to study in Oman say they are at risk of imminent deportation to Afghanistan after their U.S.-funded scholarship was canceled as ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
How to watch Maryland, American and Mount St. Mary's in NCAA Tournament
Maryland, American and Mount St. Mary's will play in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, to be held over the next three weeks.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
ICE detainee, who fled during power outage at Colorado jail, back in custody
One of two ICE detainees, who fled after a Colorado jail’s electrical power gave out and inadvertently opened doors to freedom, was captured on Friday, authorities said.NBC News - 6d -
Panama Will Release Migrants From Detention Camp, Challenging Trump’s Deportation Efforts
More than 100 people deported by the United States have been held in a remote camp for weeks. Their release could pose a challenge to President Trump’s deportation efforts.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Hamas says it will release U.S.-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies, but Israel is wary
Hamas said it accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, but Israel cast doubt on the offer.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
K.W. Lee, Journalist Who Gave a Voice to Asian American Communities, Dies at 96
His reporting sought to humanize and unite Asian Americans. It also led to the release of a Korean immigrant on death row.The New York Times - 6d
