Latest "hostage" stories

Synagogue hostage taker demanded release of jailed Pakistani woman

Malik Faisal Akram was heard demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist who was convicted of trying to kill U.S. Army officers in Afghanistan.

13 months ago

Mark Frerichs

Hostage advocates concerned by US military pullout from Afghanistan

The departure of all U.S. special operations from Afghanistan will make counterterrorism operations, including the collecting of intelligence on al-Qaida and other extremist groups, more difficult.

20 months ago

For 8 years former Marine Capt. Austin Tice has been held hostage

Efforts continue, but little information has come into public view.

2 years ago

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