Prisoner Exchange: Iranian Engineer Released From Italy, But Devices Remain
Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, detained in Italy on a US warrant for supplying drone technology used in a deadly attack in Jordan, was released in a prisoner exchange with Iran for Italian journalist Cecilia Sala; however, his electronic devices remain in Italy pending US inspection.
Prisoner Exchange: Iranian Engineer Released From Italy, But Devices Remain
Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, detained in Italy on a US warrant for supplying drone technology used in a deadly attack in Jordan, was released in a prisoner exchange with Iran for Italian journalist Cecilia Sala; however, his electronic devices remain in Italy pending US inspection.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Releases Iranian Suspect in US Drone Attack Case
Italy released Iranian national Mohammad Abedini, arrested at the US's request for supplying drone parts used in a Jordanian drone attack that killed three US soldiers; this followed the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran, raising concerns about a prisoner exchange and further cool...
Italy Releases Iranian Suspect in US Drone Attack Case
Italy released Iranian national Mohammad Abedini, arrested at the US's request for supplying drone parts used in a Jordanian drone attack that killed three US soldiers; this followed the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran, raising concerns about a prisoner exchange and further cool...
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48% Bias Score
German Activist Released After 1,500 Days in Iranian Prison
70-year-old German activist Nahid Taghavi, imprisoned in Iran since October 2020, was released after 1,500 days and reunited with her family in Cologne on Sunday; her daughter's public campaign is credited with securing her freedom, highlighting the Iranian regime's use of hostage diplomacy.
German Activist Released After 1,500 Days in Iranian Prison
70-year-old German activist Nahid Taghavi, imprisoned in Iran since October 2020, was released after 1,500 days and reunited with her family in Cologne on Sunday; her daughter's public campaign is credited with securing her freedom, highlighting the Iranian regime's use of hostage diplomacy.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Administration Negotiates Prisoner Swap with Taliban
The Biden administration is negotiating with the Taliban to exchange Guantanamo Bay detainee Muhammad Rahim al Afghani for three American citizens—George Glezmann, Ryan Corbett, and Mahmoud Habibi—held in Afghanistan since 2022; talks, ongoing since July 2023, involve a counteroffer from the Taliban...
Biden Administration Negotiates Prisoner Swap with Taliban
The Biden administration is negotiating with the Taliban to exchange Guantanamo Bay detainee Muhammad Rahim al Afghani for three American citizens—George Glezmann, Ryan Corbett, and Mahmoud Habibi—held in Afghanistan since 2022; talks, ongoing since July 2023, involve a counteroffer from the Taliban...
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32% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Arrested in Tehran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after completing several reports for Il Foglio and Chora Media, while holding a valid journalist visa; the arrest was only announced after attempts to secure her release quietly failed.
Italian Journalist Arrested in Tehran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after completing several reports for Il Foglio and Chora Media, while holding a valid journalist visa; the arrest was only announced after attempts to secure her release quietly failed.
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28% Bias Score
Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
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40% Bias Score
French-Irish Consultant Released After 220 Days in Iranian Prison
Bernard Phelan, a French-Irish travel consultant, was imprisoned in Iran for 220 days in 2022 after being accused of espionage; diplomatic efforts secured his release in May 2023, highlighting the use of hostages in Iranian political strategy.
French-Irish Consultant Released After 220 Days in Iranian Prison
Bernard Phelan, a French-Irish travel consultant, was imprisoned in Iran for 220 days in 2022 after being accused of espionage; diplomatic efforts secured his release in May 2023, highlighting the use of hostages in Iranian political strategy.
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52% Bias Score
Italy Releases Iranian Suspect in US Drone Attack Case
Italy released Iranian national Mohammad Abedini, arrested on a US request for supplying drone parts used in a Jordanian drone attack that killed three US soldiers, following the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran; the US sought extradition, but Italy refused due to legal discrepan...
Italy Releases Iranian Suspect in US Drone Attack Case
Italy released Iranian national Mohammad Abedini, arrested on a US request for supplying drone parts used in a Jordanian drone attack that killed three US soldiers, following the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran; the US sought extradition, but Italy refused due to legal discrepan...
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40% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iran After Diplomatic Efforts
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, was released on Wednesday following diplomatic efforts involving Premier Giorgia Meloni and linked to the detention in Italy of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, accused by the U.S. of supplying Iran with drone technology used...
Italian Journalist Released from Iran After Diplomatic Efforts
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, was released on Wednesday following diplomatic efforts involving Premier Giorgia Meloni and linked to the detention in Italy of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, accused by the U.S. of supplying Iran with drone technology used...
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52% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Detained in Iran: Negotiations Underway
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, is in good health, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who stated that negotiations for her return are underway; Sala's detention follows a pattern of Iran using Western prisoners in negotiations.
Italian Journalist Detained in Iran: Negotiations Underway
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, is in good health, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who stated that negotiations for her return are underway; Sala's detention follows a pattern of Iran using Western prisoners in negotiations.
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48% Bias Score
US Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years in Russia on Espionage Charges
A Moscow court sentenced US citizen Gene Spector to 15 years in a strict-regime penal colony; 13 years were added to his existing 3.5-year sentence for bribery, due to alleged espionage, details of which remain undisclosed, reflecting a pattern of detentions of US citizens by Russia.
US Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years in Russia on Espionage Charges
A Moscow court sentenced US citizen Gene Spector to 15 years in a strict-regime penal colony; 13 years were added to his existing 3.5-year sentence for bribery, due to alleged espionage, details of which remain undisclosed, reflecting a pattern of detentions of US citizens by Russia.
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48% Bias Score