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Reuters
4 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
US citizen Joseph Tater leaves Russia after detention and psychiatric treatment, TASS says
MOSCOW, June 6 (Reuters) - U.S. citizen Joseph Tater, who was detained in Moscow last August and later sent for compulsory psychiatric treatment, has left Russia, state news agency TASS said on Friday. Tater was accused of abusing staff at a Moscow hotel, an accusation he denied, and faced up to five years in prison if convicted. Doctors diagnosed Tater with a mental disorder and he was hospitalised in April.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Woman detained after shooting outside CIA headquarters
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Headquarters, is seen from a commercial airliner as it files over the CIA campus in Langley, Va., July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON - Security guards opened fire on a woman who drove toward the gates of the CIA's headquarters near Washington, D.C., on Thursday, ignoring orders to stop, and she was then taken into custody, according to a person familiar with the matter. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said a check of public records showed the suspect, identified as a young U.S. citizen, had a history of driving under the influence. A CIA spokesperson said earlier that security staff 'engaged a person' outside the main gates and then arrested the suspect. The spokesperson declined to say whether gunfire struck the suspect. The source familiar with the matter also did not say whether the woman was hit but that she was in stable condition after the incident, which occurred at around 4 a.m. (0800 GMT). NBC News reported earlier that the suspect was shot, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. The woman drove into the main entrance through the outbound lane, and when security guards tried to stop her she evaded them and continued toward the gate, drawing their fire, the source told Reuters. The vehicle never entered the CIA compound, and no security officers were hurt, according to the source. The FBI was investigating the incident, the source said. The CIA closed the main gate at its Langley compound and directed employees to seek alternate routes. The shooting incident came after two Israeli Embassy staffers were killed by a lone gunman in downtown Washington on Wednesday night. The source said there was no sign of a connection between the two incidents. By Jonathan Landay (Reporting by Jonathan Landay, Erin Banco, Doina Chiacu; Writing by Matt Spetalnick; Editing by Brendan O'Brien, Lisa Shumaker and Alistair Bell)
Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Family of US-born child deported to Honduras drops lawsuit against Trump administration
MEXICO CITY — Lawyers for a 2-year-old U.S. citizen who was deported with her mother to Honduras said on Tuesday that the family was lifting its lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The girl -– one of three U.S.-born children who were deported alongside their Honduran-born mothers -– had been at the heart of one of the mounting legal battles playing out in the United States weighing if the Trump administration broke the law in implementing its new deportation policies.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hamas claims it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas claimed on Sunday that it would release American hostage Edan Alexander. Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, has been held captive in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel. "As part of the efforts made by the brotherly mediators to achieve a ceasefire, Hamas has been in contact with the U.S. administration in recent days," a statement, translated into English from Arabic, from the terror organization said. "The movement has shown a high level of positivity, and the Israeli soldier with dual American citizenship, [Edan] Alexander, will be released as part of the steps being taken toward a ceasefire, the opening of border crossings, and the entry of aid and relief for our people in the Gaza Strip," the statement continued. Palestinian Leader Demands Hamas Release Remaining Hostages It's unclear when Alexander could be released. Read On The Fox News App Fox News learned that the United States had informed Israel of Hamas's intention to release Alexander as "a gesture to Americans, without compensation or conditions." The United States told Israel that this move is "expected to lead to negotiations for the release of hostages," according to the original framework, laid out by Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, which Israel has already accepted. Parents Of Hamas Hostages Urge Trump To Be 'Tough With Enemies And Friends' Amid Israeli Siege In Gaza Israel is preparing for the possibility that this move will be carried out. According to Israeli policy, negotiations will take place under fire, with a commitment to achieving all the objectives of the war. Khalil al-Hayya, who is Hamas' political chief in Gaza, echoed the statement, reiterating "the movement has shown a high level of positivity" when speaking about the effort to free Alexander. Gazans Speak Out Against Hamas For The First Time In 18 Years "The Hamas movement affirms its readiness to immediately begin intensive negotiations and make serious efforts to reach a final agreement to end the war, exchange prisoners as mutually agreed upon, and manage the Gaza Strip by an independent, professional body, ensuring sustained calm and stability for many years, alongside reconstruction and ending the siege," al-Hayya shared in a statement. Raised in Tenafly, New Jersey, Alexander moved to Israel at 18 to volunteer for military service in the IDF's Golani Brigade. He lived with his grandparents in Tel Aviv and at Kibbutz Hazor, where he was part of a group of lone soldiers. He was kidnapped on the morning of October 7 — a Saturday, he wasn't required to remain on base. His mother was visiting from abroad, and like many lone soldiers, he had the option to go home for the weekend. But he chose to stay, not wanting to leave his comrades short-staffed on guard duty. There are 59 hostages still in Gaza, at least 24 of whom are assessed to be alive, including American-Israeli Alexander, now 21 years old after having spent two birthdays in Hamas captivity. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters also released a statement following the announcement of Alexander's potential release, saying that they "are embracing and supporting the Alexander family." "Should this release be confirmed, the release of Edan Alexander must mark the beginning of a comprehensive agreement that will secure the freedom of all remaining hostages," the statement read. "President Trump, you've given the families of all the hostages hope. Please, complete your mission and bring them all home." Several days ago, President Trump marked his 100th day in office, and the families of the five Americans still held hostage urged him to reflect on his strategy and apply pressure on both Israel and Hamas, through both economic and diplomatic means, to secure the release of all 59 hostages. While there is evident frustration among the families of the hostages, who have made clear the Israeli government has not offered anywhere near the same level of support or communication provided by both the Biden and Trump administrations, they said that, ultimately, the adversary is the terrorist organization that captured, in some instances, and continues to hold captive their loved ones. "Prime Minister Netanyahu must immediately fulfill the supreme moral obligation — and the demand of the vast majority of the Israeli public — to bring everyone back: the living for rehabilitation and the deceased for proper burial in our country," the organization said. "No one should be left behind." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Fox News' Caitlin McFall contributed to this report. Original article source: Hamas claims it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
CBS News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Edan Alexander, U.S. citizen taken hostage on Oct. 7, will be released, Hamas says
Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists and held hostage for more than 19 months, will be released from captivity as part of truce efforts, Hamas said in a statement Sunday. "As part of the ongoing efforts by the brotherly mediators to reach a ceasefire, the Hamas Movement has held contacts with the U.S. administration over the past few days," the statement said. "The movement has demonstrated a high level of positivity, and the Israeli soldier with dual American citizenship, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of the steps taken toward a ceasefire, reopening the crossings, and allowing humanitarian aid and relief to reach our people in the Gaza Strip." It was not immediately clear when Alexander would be released. Israeli media reports claim it could be within 48 hours. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
