U.S. Negotiates with Syrian Rebels for Release of Held Journalist
Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the U.S. is negotiating with the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to secure the release of Austin Tice, an American journalist held captive for 4,506 days, with potential sanctions relief under consideration.
U.S. Negotiates with Syrian Rebels for Release of Held Journalist
Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the U.S. is negotiating with the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to secure the release of Austin Tice, an American journalist held captive for 4,506 days, with potential sanctions relief under consideration.
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Ex-Prisoner Claims to Have Seen Austin Tice in July 2022
A Syrian ex-prisoner claims to have seen journalist Austin Tice in a Syrian prison cell in July 2022, offering the most recent potential sighting of the missing American journalist, held in a prison now controlled by a rebel coalition.
Syrian Ex-Prisoner Claims to Have Seen Austin Tice in July 2022
A Syrian ex-prisoner claims to have seen journalist Austin Tice in a Syrian prison cell in July 2022, offering the most recent potential sighting of the missing American journalist, held in a prison now controlled by a rebel coalition.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Nonprofit Launches Ground Search for Missing Americans in Damascus
The Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF) has initiated a ground search in Damascus for missing Americans, Austin Tice and Dr. Majd Kamalmaz, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, utilizing geolocation data and leveraging the absence of prior movement restrictions.
U.S. Nonprofit Launches Ground Search for Missing Americans in Damascus
The Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF) has initiated a ground search in Damascus for missing Americans, Austin Tice and Dr. Majd Kamalmaz, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, utilizing geolocation data and leveraging the absence of prior movement restrictions.
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32% Bias Score
US Intensifies Search for Missing Journalist Austin Tice After Syrian Regime Collapse
The US government is intensifying efforts to find journalist Austin Tice, missing in Syria since 2012, following the collapse of the Assad regime; $11 million in rewards are offered, and top negotiator Roger Carstens is engaging with stakeholders in Lebanon and Syria.
US Intensifies Search for Missing Journalist Austin Tice After Syrian Regime Collapse
The US government is intensifying efforts to find journalist Austin Tice, missing in Syria since 2012, following the collapse of the Assad regime; $11 million in rewards are offered, and top negotiator Roger Carstens is engaging with stakeholders in Lebanon and Syria.
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44% Bias Score
FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Kidnapped Journalist Austin Tice
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information on Austin Tice, a journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012, as his family reveals credible information suggesting he is alive and well.
FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Kidnapped Journalist Austin Tice
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information on Austin Tice, a journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012, as his family reveals credible information suggesting he is alive and well.
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28% Bias Score
Tice Family Confirms Journalist Alive, Biden Administration Silent Amid Syria Conflict
The family of Austin Tice, a journalist held captive in Syria since 2012, announced new confirmation that he is alive and well, but the Biden administration offered no comment, sparking accusations of dishonesty and frustration over inaction amid recent rebel advances in Syria.
Tice Family Confirms Journalist Alive, Biden Administration Silent Amid Syria Conflict
The family of Austin Tice, a journalist held captive in Syria since 2012, announced new confirmation that he is alive and well, but the Biden administration offered no comment, sparking accusations of dishonesty and frustration over inaction amid recent rebel advances in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
Journalist Austin Tice's Escape, Recapture, and Uncertain Fate Amidst Syria's Regime Change"
American journalist Austin Tice, captured in Syria in August 2012, escaped prison in 2013 but was recaptured; the recent fall of the Assad regime has renewed efforts to locate him, despite conflicting reports and challenges in verifying intelligence.
Journalist Austin Tice's Escape, Recapture, and Uncertain Fate Amidst Syria's Regime Change"
American journalist Austin Tice, captured in Syria in August 2012, escaped prison in 2013 but was recaptured; the recent fall of the Assad regime has renewed efforts to locate him, despite conflicting reports and challenges in verifying intelligence.
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44% Bias Score
Released US Prisoner in Syria: Timmerman's Return and Ongoing Search for Austin Tice
US citizen Travis Timmerman, held captive in Syria for seven months, was released this week by armed rebels; Secretary of State Blinken confirmed efforts to return him to the US, while the search for missing journalist Austin Tice continues.
Released US Prisoner in Syria: Timmerman's Return and Ongoing Search for Austin Tice
US citizen Travis Timmerman, held captive in Syria for seven months, was released this week by armed rebels; Secretary of State Blinken confirmed efforts to return him to the US, while the search for missing journalist Austin Tice continues.
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36% Bias Score
Syria's Interim Government Blames Assad for Disappearance of American Journalist Austin Tice
Syria's interim government holds Bashar al-Assad responsible for the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice, missing since 2012, while a new video claiming to show a missing American has been ruled out by Tice's family. The Biden administration is engaging with various Syrian factions to l...
Syria's Interim Government Blames Assad for Disappearance of American Journalist Austin Tice
Syria's interim government holds Bashar al-Assad responsible for the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice, missing since 2012, while a new video claiming to show a missing American has been ruled out by Tice's family. The Biden administration is engaging with various Syrian factions to l...
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36% Bias Score
US Responds to Assad Regime Fall with Airstrikes, Vows Support for Syrian Transition
President Biden announced the US conducted dozens of airstrikes targeting ISIS in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, while vowing to support a peaceful transition and prevent the resurgence of ISIS. The US will work with partners and stakeholders to manage risks involved in the transition...
US Responds to Assad Regime Fall with Airstrikes, Vows Support for Syrian Transition
President Biden announced the US conducted dozens of airstrikes targeting ISIS in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, while vowing to support a peaceful transition and prevent the resurgence of ISIS. The US will work with partners and stakeholders to manage risks involved in the transition...
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56% Bias Score
"Assad Regime Falls in Syria; U.S.-Designated Terrorist Group Takes Control"
"Following a decade-long civil war, the Assad regime in Syria has fallen, with a coalition of rebel groups, including the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), now in control. The leader of HTS, Abu Muhammad al-Jawlani, has emerged as a key figure, despite a $10 million U.S. bo...
"Assad Regime Falls in Syria; U.S.-Designated Terrorist Group Takes Control"
"Following a decade-long civil war, the Assad regime in Syria has fallen, with a coalition of rebel groups, including the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), now in control. The leader of HTS, Abu Muhammad al-Jawlani, has emerged as a key figure, despite a $10 million U.S. bo...
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48% Bias Score
Family Confirms Austin Tice Alive, Renewing Hope After Years of Kidnapping
The family of Austin Tice, an American journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012, announced that he is alive, citing a U.S. government-vetted source; this follows years of efforts to secure his release, including diplomatic initiatives and a $1 million FBI reward.
Family Confirms Austin Tice Alive, Renewing Hope After Years of Kidnapping
The family of Austin Tice, an American journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012, announced that he is alive, citing a U.S. government-vetted source; this follows years of efforts to secure his release, including diplomatic initiatives and a $1 million FBI reward.
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44% Bias Score