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U.S. Secures Release of Wrongfully Detained American from Belarus

Youras Ziankovich, jailed on fabricated coup charges, becomes the 47th American repatriated under Trump administration efforts.

U.S. Peace Talks with Ukraine and Russia Stalled Over Crimea Dispute

American Citizen Faye Hall Freed by Taliban Following Qatari Mediation

George Glezmann Returns to U.S. After Taliban Release

U.S. Redesignates Yemen's Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization

American Freed from Syrian Prison After Assad's Fall Flown to Jordan by U.S. Military

Iran Detains Iranian-American Journalist Amid Rising Tensions

US Demands Full Investigation into Killing of American Activist by Israeli Forces

American Pastor Released After Nearly 20 Years in Chinese Prison

Wife of Detained American Criticizes White House Inaction

North Korea Dismisses Trump's Outreach, Solidifies Ties with Russia