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China releases three US citizens in rare prisoner swap

Three US nationals were released from China in a rare prisoner exchange, reflecting ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the US and China.

China releases three US citizens held for years in prisoner swap

Three wrongfully detained Americans have been released in a historic prisoner swap with China.

3 Americans held for years in China have been released, White House says

Three American citizens imprisoned in China have been released due to diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration, marking a significant U.S.-China agreement.

China releases 3 Americans imprisoned for years as US returns 4 people to China

Three Americans wrongfully detained by China have been released, illustrating a significant diplomatic agreement between the U.S. and China.

China frees US pastor David Lin who was jailed for life in 2006

David Lin's release raises hopes for the release of two other US citizens wrongfully detained in China.

China releases three US citizens in rare prisoner swap

Three US nationals were released from China in a rare prisoner exchange, reflecting ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the US and China.

China releases three US citizens held for years in prisoner swap

Three wrongfully detained Americans have been released in a historic prisoner swap with China.

3 Americans held for years in China have been released, White House says

Three American citizens imprisoned in China have been released due to diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration, marking a significant U.S.-China agreement.

China releases 3 Americans imprisoned for years as US returns 4 people to China

Three Americans wrongfully detained by China have been released, illustrating a significant diplomatic agreement between the U.S. and China.

China frees US pastor David Lin who was jailed for life in 2006

David Lin's release raises hopes for the release of two other US citizens wrongfully detained in China.
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Former U.S. agent Tigran Gambaryan denied bail by Nigeria as family and supporters decry unjust detention

Tigran Gambaryan's wrongful detention in Nigeria has lasted over 220 days, with deteriorating health amid growing advocacy for his release.
#russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner's appeal of drug conviction denied in Russia

Brittney Griner's appeal against her drug conviction in Russia was denied, maintaining her nine-year sentence, but time served will reduce her imprisonment.

Freed American Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit

Paul Whelan emphasized the importance of bipartisan support in securing his release after wrongful detention in Russia.

There's One Part of Brittney Griner's Account of Life in Russian Prison That Really Stands Out

Tucker Carlson interviewing Brittney Griner would be intriguing due to their differing perspectives on Russia.

Brighton Beach swimmers mark one-year anniversary of journalist's wrongful imprisonment * Brooklyn Paper

Journalist Evan Gershkovich wrongfully detained in Russia for a year; friends and supporters mark anniversary with 'Swim for Evan' event.

WNBA star Brittney Griner's appeal of drug conviction denied in Russia

Brittney Griner's appeal against her drug conviction in Russia was denied, maintaining her nine-year sentence, but time served will reduce her imprisonment.

Freed American Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit

Paul Whelan emphasized the importance of bipartisan support in securing his release after wrongful detention in Russia.

There's One Part of Brittney Griner's Account of Life in Russian Prison That Really Stands Out

Tucker Carlson interviewing Brittney Griner would be intriguing due to their differing perspectives on Russia.

Brighton Beach swimmers mark one-year anniversary of journalist's wrongful imprisonment * Brooklyn Paper

Journalist Evan Gershkovich wrongfully detained in Russia for a year; friends and supporters mark anniversary with 'Swim for Evan' event.
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#human-rights

Read a letter from the editor of the Wall Street Journal after Evan Gershkovich's release from Russian prison

A journalist, Evan Gershkovich, was safely returned in a prisoner swap with Russia after being wrongfully detained for 16 months, highlighting the importance of defending the free press.

China frees American pastor after 18 years in detention

A U.S. pastor imprisoned in China for 18 years has been released and reunited with family after being considered wrongfully detained.

Biden celebrates freeing of Americans wrongfully detained in Russia: 'Their agony is over'

President Joe Biden celebrates release of wrongly detained Americans in Russia as a diplomatic feat of securing freedom for 16 individuals, including 4 Americans.

O.C. pastor imprisoned in China is released after nearly 20 years

David Lin has been released from Chinese custody after nearly 20 years, highlighting ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts for wrongfully detained Americans.

Harris Says She and Biden Never Stopped' Fighting for Release of Americans

Vice President Harris highlighted continuous efforts for the release of wrongfully detained Americans.

Read a letter from the editor of the Wall Street Journal after Evan Gershkovich's release from Russian prison

A journalist, Evan Gershkovich, was safely returned in a prisoner swap with Russia after being wrongfully detained for 16 months, highlighting the importance of defending the free press.

China frees American pastor after 18 years in detention

A U.S. pastor imprisoned in China for 18 years has been released and reunited with family after being considered wrongfully detained.

Biden celebrates freeing of Americans wrongfully detained in Russia: 'Their agony is over'

President Joe Biden celebrates release of wrongly detained Americans in Russia as a diplomatic feat of securing freedom for 16 individuals, including 4 Americans.

O.C. pastor imprisoned in China is released after nearly 20 years

David Lin has been released from Chinese custody after nearly 20 years, highlighting ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts for wrongfully detained Americans.

Harris Says She and Biden Never Stopped' Fighting for Release of Americans

Vice President Harris highlighted continuous efforts for the release of wrongfully detained Americans.
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#international-relations

Diplomacy has reduced their numbers, but dozens of Americans are still detained abroad

The number of U.S. nationals wrongfully held abroad has decreased by 42%, with diplomatic efforts crucial for the safe return of captives.

A list of people freed in prisoner swap deal with Russia

The largest international prisoner exchange since the Cold War recently occurred, involving journalists, activists, and spies. Among the released was a former U.S. Marine, Paul Whelan, detained in Russia since 2018.

Diplomacy has reduced their numbers, but dozens of Americans are still detained abroad

The number of U.S. nationals wrongfully held abroad has decreased by 42%, with diplomatic efforts crucial for the safe return of captives.

A list of people freed in prisoner swap deal with Russia

The largest international prisoner exchange since the Cold War recently occurred, involving journalists, activists, and spies. Among the released was a former U.S. Marine, Paul Whelan, detained in Russia since 2018.
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A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia is underway, an AP source says

A massive prisoner swap between the United States and Russia is in progress, involving Americans considered wrongfully detained by Russia and a Russian convict in Germany.
Speculation arose due to expedited trials and unusual movements of prisoners critical of Russia.

Russia extends arrest of US reporter Evan Gershkovich

Journalist Evan Gershovich's sentence extended until at least June in Moscow court.
Gershovich denied allegations of espionage charges, with US declaring him wrongfully detained.
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