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U.S. Journalist Shelly Kittleson Freed in Baghdad After Weeklong Abduction

The case underscores militia leverage over Iraqi authorities, signaling heightened risk for freelance reporters.

Oaxaca Prosecutors Charge 24 Over Abduction of San Agustín Amatengo Mayor From State Congress

Colombia Sees Fresh Election-Season Flashpoints as Senator Freed and Petro Alleges Assassination Plot

Netflix’s ‘Hostage’ Leads Streaming Charts as Creator Signals Openness to More

France Labels Two Prisoners in Iran as State Hostages After Teen Tourist’s Disappearance

US State Department Offers $5 Million for Return of Afghan-American Detained by Taliban

French Intelligence Links Algerian Ex-Diplomat to Dissident’s 2024 Abduction

Mother of Missing Journalist Austin Tice Seeks Renewed Hope in Syria

Kenyan Police Arrest Protesters Rallying Against Alleged Abductions

Austin Tice's Family Holds Hope for His Return Following Syrian Regime Collapse

Biden Reaffirms Commitment to Recover Journalist Austin Tice After Syrian Regime's Collapse