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.
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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 - 20h -
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 - 16h -
Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
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American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
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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 - 18h -
US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years
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American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
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American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says
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Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family
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Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges
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Tech megacaps lose over $750 billion in market cap in worst day for Nasdaq since 2022
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Apple’s stock sees worst day since 2022. Here are 2 major worries for investors.
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Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries
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Duncan Powell scores 21 and Georgia Tech held off a late rally to beat Virginia 66-60 in ACC tourney
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The Stock Market Is Waking Up to Its Overconfidence in AI and Trump
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Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored
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Danger for Republicans as ‘DOGE’ bites veterans
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