Contradictory Houthi Actions Exacerbate Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen displayed contradictory actions, kidnapping seven UN employees while releasing 25 crew members of a seized ship and 153 prisoners of war, prompting the UN to suspend aid in Houthi-controlled areas and the US to re-designate the group as a foreign terrorist org...
Contradictory Houthi Actions Exacerbate Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen displayed contradictory actions, kidnapping seven UN employees while releasing 25 crew members of a seized ship and 153 prisoners of war, prompting the UN to suspend aid in Houthi-controlled areas and the US to re-designate the group as a foreign terrorist org...
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40% Bias Score
Rostov Gang Faces Trial for Kidnapping, Extortion
A 43-year-old gang leader and his accomplice in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, face trial for kidnapping, assault, and extortion, holding victims captive and demanding exorbitant interest on small debts; one victim, a businessman, was held for two weeks on a balcony while the perpetrators hosted guests.
Rostov Gang Faces Trial for Kidnapping, Extortion
A 43-year-old gang leader and his accomplice in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, face trial for kidnapping, assault, and extortion, holding victims captive and demanding exorbitant interest on small debts; one victim, a businessman, was held for two weeks on a balcony while the perpetrators hosted guests.
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40% Bias Score
Uzbekistani Businessman Rescued in Istanbul Kidnapping; Counterfeit Money, Documents Seized
A 39-year-old Uzbekistani businessman, A.K., kidnapped in Istanbul for a $70,000 ransom on January 23rd, was rescued by police who arrested one suspect and found $550,000 in counterfeit money, fake documents, and ID-making equipment during a raid.
Uzbekistani Businessman Rescued in Istanbul Kidnapping; Counterfeit Money, Documents Seized
A 39-year-old Uzbekistani businessman, A.K., kidnapped in Istanbul for a $70,000 ransom on January 23rd, was rescued by police who arrested one suspect and found $550,000 in counterfeit money, fake documents, and ID-making equipment during a raid.
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36% Bias Score
Ledger Cofounder Kidnapped, Released After Cryptocurrency Ransom Demand
David Balland, cofounder of the French cryptocurrency firm Ledger, was kidnapped from his home near Vierzon on January 22nd, 2024, and released unharmed the next day by the GIGN after a ransom demand in cryptocurrencies; the Paris prosecutor's office is now leading the investigation.
Ledger Cofounder Kidnapped, Released After Cryptocurrency Ransom Demand
David Balland, cofounder of the French cryptocurrency firm Ledger, was kidnapped from his home near Vierzon on January 22nd, 2024, and released unharmed the next day by the GIGN after a ransom demand in cryptocurrencies; the Paris prosecutor's office is now leading the investigation.
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20% Bias Score
French Abduction Alert: Children Found Safe, Father Still Sought
On January 20th, two young boys, Nassim (3) and Mohammed (5), were abducted by their father in Fourmies, France, following domestic violence. The children were later found safe; however, their father, who had a restraining order, remains at large.
French Abduction Alert: Children Found Safe, Father Still Sought
On January 20th, two young boys, Nassim (3) and Mohammed (5), were abducted by their father in Fourmies, France, following domestic violence. The children were later found safe; however, their father, who had a restraining order, remains at large.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Hostage Freed by Malian Rebels After Algeria Kidnapping
A Spanish man kidnapped in southern Algeria on January 17th was freed by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Mali on January 22nd and will be returned to Algerian authorities; the FLA claims a "transnational mafia" was responsible for the abduction.
Spanish Hostage Freed by Malian Rebels After Algeria Kidnapping
A Spanish man kidnapped in southern Algeria on January 17th was freed by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Mali on January 22nd and will be returned to Algerian authorities; the FLA claims a "transnational mafia" was responsible for the abduction.
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40% Bias Score
Former Hostage Details Brutal Gaza Captivity, Hunger Amidst Hamas Aid Control
Former hostage Luis Har, abducted October 7, 2023, from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak and freed in February 2024, described violent abduction, prolonged captivity in Gaza, dwindling resources causing severe hunger due to Hamas controlling aid, and survival strategies used by hostages.
Former Hostage Details Brutal Gaza Captivity, Hunger Amidst Hamas Aid Control
Former hostage Luis Har, abducted October 7, 2023, from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak and freed in February 2024, described violent abduction, prolonged captivity in Gaza, dwindling resources causing severe hunger due to Hamas controlling aid, and survival strategies used by hostages.
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48% Bias Score
Swift Rescue After Kidnapping on Spain's Costa del Sol
A Moroccan man was kidnapped in Sabinillas, Spain on January 21st, forced into a car trunk, and later rescued after sending a photo of a Honda logo from inside the vehicle, leading to the arrest of four suspects linked to a drug-related debt.
Swift Rescue After Kidnapping on Spain's Costa del Sol
A Moroccan man was kidnapped in Sabinillas, Spain on January 21st, forced into a car trunk, and later rescued after sending a photo of a Honda logo from inside the vehicle, leading to the arrest of four suspects linked to a drug-related debt.
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44% Bias Score
Kidnapping of Ledger Co-founder: €10 Million Cryptocurrency Ransom, Ten Arrests
David Balland, co-founder of the cryptocurrency security firm Ledger, and his partner were kidnapped on January 21st from their home near Vierzon, France; a ransom in cryptocurrency was demanded. Balland was freed on January 22nd and his partner on January 24th, leading to the arrest of ten suspects...
Kidnapping of Ledger Co-founder: €10 Million Cryptocurrency Ransom, Ten Arrests
David Balland, co-founder of the cryptocurrency security firm Ledger, and his partner were kidnapped on January 21st from their home near Vierzon, France; a ransom in cryptocurrency was demanded. Balland was freed on January 22nd and his partner on January 24th, leading to the arrest of ten suspects...
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Hostage Released by Malian Separatist Group
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced the release of a Spanish citizen kidnapped on July 15th in southern Algeria and taken to northern Mali; the man, identified as Navarro Giane Gilbert, is expected to be handed over to Algerian authorities shortly.
Spanish Hostage Released by Malian Separatist Group
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced the release of a Spanish citizen kidnapped on July 15th in southern Algeria and taken to northern Mali; the man, identified as Navarro Giane Gilbert, is expected to be handed over to Algerian authorities shortly.
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40% Bias Score
FLA Frees Spanish Hostage Kidnapped in Algeria
A Spanish citizen kidnapped in southern Algeria was freed on Monday by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in northern Mali after being moved there by his captors; the FLA acted to prevent the captors from selling him to ISIS for a ransom between 150,000 and 380,000 euros.
FLA Frees Spanish Hostage Kidnapped in Algeria
A Spanish citizen kidnapped in southern Algeria was freed on Monday by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in northern Mali after being moved there by his captors; the FLA acted to prevent the captors from selling him to ISIS for a ransom between 150,000 and 380,000 euros.
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44% Bias Score
Oregon Man Sentenced to Life for Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
Negasi Zuberi, 31, was sentenced to life in federal prison in Medford, Oregon on Friday for kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women, one of whom he held captive in a cinder block cell; he was also convicted of attempting to break out of jail.
Oregon Man Sentenced to Life for Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
Negasi Zuberi, 31, was sentenced to life in federal prison in Medford, Oregon on Friday for kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women, one of whom he held captive in a cinder block cell; he was also convicted of attempting to break out of jail.
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56% Bias Score