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Travis Timmerman, Missing US Citizen Found In Syria After Release From Prison
The United States is working to get an American citizen found on Thursday in Syria out of the country and bring him home, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Jordan, where he held meetings to discuss the political transition of Syria.
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All About American Spy John Leung, Freed By China In Historic Prisoner Swap
John Leung, an FBI informant who was gathering intelligence on China, was among the three people freed in a rare prisoner swap between the two countries. The other two were Mark Swidan and Kai Li.
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Binance Executive Denied Bail in Nigeria Money Laundering Case
Tigran Gambaryan, an American citizen, has been in detention in Nigeria since the end of February. He and Binance deny the charges against him. He had asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to free him on medical grounds, arguing that he needed to undergo surgery outside prison and that his health was deteriorating.
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US Soldier, Who Allegedly Aided ISIS, Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison
A US soldier who pleaded guilty to trying to provide information to the Islamic State group to help it attack American troops in the Middle East was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Friday.
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Opinion | US-Russia Prisoner Swap: Trump's Promise, Delivered By Biden
The biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War with Russia would also help Biden leave office asserting his diplomatic prowess, that he is a man who had the skill to be able to bring together American allies and partners in tough times.
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"Proud Of Going To Prison": Former Trump Aide Begins 4-Month Sentence
Steve Bannon, an outspoken right-wing figure in American politics and former senior advisor to Donald Trump, reported to prison Monday to begin a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
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Indian-American Couple Jailed For Forcing Cousin To Work At Petrol Pump
A US court has sentenced an Indian-American couple to prison for coercing their relative to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years by bringing him to the United States on the pretext of helping enrol him in a school.
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Canadian Resident Of China Faces 10-Year Jail For Selling Tesla Secrets
A Canadian resident of China faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in US court to stealing industrial secrets from a leading American electric car maker, justice authorities said Thursday.
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US Man, Who Killed Popular Colombian DJ, Gets 42 Years In Jail
An American man was sentenced to 42 years in prison in Bogota on Tuesday for the murder of a famous Colombian DJ, in a case that drew international outrage from women's rights activists.
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US Man, 65, Gets 21 Years In Russia Jail For Sexually Assaulting His 2 Sons
A Moscow court on Tuesday sentenced a 65-year-old American to 21 years in prison for sexually assaulting his own sons when they lived in the United States.
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Americans Freed By Venezuela In US Prisoner Swap Land In Texas
Some of the Americans who were freed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in a U.S. prisoner swap have landed at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas, a Reuters witness said.
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Biden Backs Extending Gaza Ceasefire After Hamas Frees More Hostages
Hamas released a third group of hostages including a four-year-old American girl Sunday, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners on day three of a truce which a source close to the Hamas said they were willing to prolong.
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US Woman Faces Rs 33 Lakh Fine And Prison Time for In-Flight Chaos
A Hawaiian woman has been ordered to pay almost $40,000 in restitution to American Airlines after she interfered with a crew member and forced her flight to be diverted.
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"Welcome Home": 5 Americans Freed By Iran Arrive In US
Five Americans freed by Iran in a high-stakes prisoner swap landed back in the United States on Tuesday to a joyous reunion with family members.
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Joe Biden Vows To 'Impose Costs On Iran' After Prisoner Swap
President Joe Biden said the United States would keep piling "costs" on Iran despite a prisoner swap deal that freed five Americans on Monday.
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Travis Timmerman, Missing US Citizen Found In Syria After Release From Prison
The United States is working to get an American citizen found on Thursday in Syria out of the country and bring him home, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Jordan, where he held meetings to discuss the political transition of Syria.
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All About American Spy John Leung, Freed By China In Historic Prisoner Swap
John Leung, an FBI informant who was gathering intelligence on China, was among the three people freed in a rare prisoner swap between the two countries. The other two were Mark Swidan and Kai Li.
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Binance Executive Denied Bail in Nigeria Money Laundering Case
Tigran Gambaryan, an American citizen, has been in detention in Nigeria since the end of February. He and Binance deny the charges against him. He had asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to free him on medical grounds, arguing that he needed to undergo surgery outside prison and that his health was deteriorating.
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US Soldier, Who Allegedly Aided ISIS, Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison
A US soldier who pleaded guilty to trying to provide information to the Islamic State group to help it attack American troops in the Middle East was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Friday.
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Opinion | US-Russia Prisoner Swap: Trump's Promise, Delivered By Biden
The biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War with Russia would also help Biden leave office asserting his diplomatic prowess, that he is a man who had the skill to be able to bring together American allies and partners in tough times.
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"Proud Of Going To Prison": Former Trump Aide Begins 4-Month Sentence
Steve Bannon, an outspoken right-wing figure in American politics and former senior advisor to Donald Trump, reported to prison Monday to begin a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
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Indian-American Couple Jailed For Forcing Cousin To Work At Petrol Pump
A US court has sentenced an Indian-American couple to prison for coercing their relative to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years by bringing him to the United States on the pretext of helping enrol him in a school.
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Canadian Resident Of China Faces 10-Year Jail For Selling Tesla Secrets
A Canadian resident of China faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in US court to stealing industrial secrets from a leading American electric car maker, justice authorities said Thursday.
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US Man, Who Killed Popular Colombian DJ, Gets 42 Years In Jail
An American man was sentenced to 42 years in prison in Bogota on Tuesday for the murder of a famous Colombian DJ, in a case that drew international outrage from women's rights activists.
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US Man, 65, Gets 21 Years In Russia Jail For Sexually Assaulting His 2 Sons
A Moscow court on Tuesday sentenced a 65-year-old American to 21 years in prison for sexually assaulting his own sons when they lived in the United States.
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Americans Freed By Venezuela In US Prisoner Swap Land In Texas
Some of the Americans who were freed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in a U.S. prisoner swap have landed at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas, a Reuters witness said.
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Biden Backs Extending Gaza Ceasefire After Hamas Frees More Hostages
Hamas released a third group of hostages including a four-year-old American girl Sunday, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners on day three of a truce which a source close to the Hamas said they were willing to prolong.
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US Woman Faces Rs 33 Lakh Fine And Prison Time for In-Flight Chaos
A Hawaiian woman has been ordered to pay almost $40,000 in restitution to American Airlines after she interfered with a crew member and forced her flight to be diverted.
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"Welcome Home": 5 Americans Freed By Iran Arrive In US
Five Americans freed by Iran in a high-stakes prisoner swap landed back in the United States on Tuesday to a joyous reunion with family members.
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Joe Biden Vows To 'Impose Costs On Iran' After Prisoner Swap
President Joe Biden said the United States would keep piling "costs" on Iran despite a prisoner swap deal that freed five Americans on Monday.
