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world2 days ago•4 min saved

American citizen among dead in Cuba speedboat interception

US officials say at least one American citizen was killed and another injured when Cuban border guards intercepted a Florida-registered speedboat off Cuba; four people on the boat were killed and six were wounded in the firefight. Cuba claims the passengers, Cuban nationals in the US, planned an armed infiltration and opened fire first, while the boat owner says it was stolen. An 11th person was reportedly arrested; the US says no American government personnel were involved, and the incident adds to ongoing US-Cuba tensions.

via BBC|

#american-citizen #casualties #cuba

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Tensions Rise as Israeli Settler Violence Escalates in West Bank

An American young man, Sayfollah Musallet, was killed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, with reports indicating they prevented medical aid and caused his death. The incident has sparked outrage amid ongoing settler violence in the region, with the UN documenting numerous attacks against Palestinians this year. Musallet's family and international groups condemn the violence, highlighting the lack of justice and accountability in the area.

via Zeteo | Substack|

#american-citizen #human-rights #israeli-settlers

world-news1 year ago•4 min saved

American Travis Timmerman Recovered from Syria by U.S. Forces

Travis Timmerman, an American citizen from Missouri, has been handed over to U.S. forces after being detained in Syria for seven months. Initially traveling on a religious pilgrimage, Timmerman was arrested after entering Syria from Lebanon. Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, he was released and found in a Damascus suburb. U.S. special forces took custody of him near the Syrian border with Iraq and Jordan. Timmerman, who has embraced a spiritual path, reflected on his transformation during his imprisonment.

via NPR|

#american-citizen #detention #religious-pilgrimage

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

American Freed from Syrian Captivity Returns to U.S. Custody

American citizen Travis Timmerman, who was imprisoned in Syria for seven months, has been handed over to the U.S. military by Syrian rebels. Timmerman was found near Damascus following the collapse of the Assad regime and was subsequently flown to Jordan. This development comes amid significant political changes in Syria, including the departure of former President Bashar al-Assad.

via The Washington Post|

#american-citizen #assad-regime #syria

world-news1 year ago

Missing American Travis Timmerman Found Freed in Syria

A man found in Syria claims to be Travis Timmerman, an American who was previously reported missing. Authorities are working to verify his identity and understand the circumstances of his disappearance and reappearance.

via The New York Times|

#american-citizen #international-affairs #missing-person

international-news1 year ago•1 min saved

American Man Dies After Assault at Luxury Irish Hotel; Suspect Arrested

An American man in his 60s was found dead in a bathroom at the luxury Ballyfin Demesne Hotel in County Laois, Ireland. A U.S. national in his 30s, who was traveling with the deceased, has been arrested in connection with the death. Garda Siochana is investigating the incident, and no other suspects are being sought. The hotel is known for hosting celebrities, and an investigation is ongoing with a Senior Investigating Officer appointed to the case.

via ABC News|

#american-citizen #garda-siochana #hotel-death

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

DOJ Charges Russian Soldiers with War Crimes Against Americans in Ukraine

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged four Russian soldiers, identified as Suren Seiranovich Mkrtchyan, Dmitry Budnik, Valerii, and Nazar, with war crimes related to the invasion of Ukraine. The soldiers are accused of unlawfully detaining and torturing an American citizen, who was kidnapped from his home in southern Ukraine. This marks the first-ever charges under the US war crimes statute against Russia-affiliated military personnel. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the DOJ's commitment to pursuing accountability and justice for Russia's war of aggression. The soldiers are charged with conspiracy to commit war crimes, as well as three specific war crimes.

via NBC News|

#american-citizen #doj #international-affairs

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

U.S. Charges 4 Russian Soldiers with War Crimes in Ukraine Conflict

The United States has filed war crimes charges against four Russian soldiers accused of torturing an American citizen during the Ukraine war, marking the first time the U.S. has brought an indictment based on a war crimes statute passed nearly 30 years ago. The charges include torture, mistreatment, and unlawful confinement, with the alleged torment occurring over a 10-day period in April 2022. The accused soldiers remain at large, and the chances of them being captured or turned over to U.S. authorities are low. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that the Justice Department will continue working to bring those responsible to justice and expects to launch additional war crimes prosecutions.

via The Washington Post|

#american-citizen #indictment #international-relations

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

U.S. Charges 4 Russian Soldiers with War Crimes in Ukraine

The U.S. Justice Department has unveiled war crimes charges against four individuals affiliated with the Russian military for allegedly abducting and torturing an American citizen in Ukraine during the Russian invasion. This marks the first time the U.S. has brought war crimes charges in connection with the Russian assault on Ukraine. The defendants are accused of unlawfully detaining, interrogating, beating, and threatening to kill the victim. If convicted, they could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

via NPR|

#american-citizen #international-affairs #russian-military

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

US Charges Russian Soldiers with War Crimes for Torturing American in Ukraine

Four Russian soldiers have been charged with war crimes against an American citizen living in Ukraine during the Russian invasion. This marks the first time the US government has used a decades-old law to prosecute war crimes against American citizens. The soldiers allegedly violently abducted, beat, tortured, and threatened to kill the American during his 10-day captivity. The charges include unlawful confinement, conspiracy to commit war crimes, inhuman treatment, and torture. Attorney General Merrick Garland called the charges an important step towards accountability for the illegal war in Ukraine.

via CNN|

#accountability #american-citizen #international-relations

international2 years ago•4 min saved

Hostage Released in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, American Woman Among Those Freed

An American citizen named Liat Beinin was among the 16 hostages released by Hamas on the sixth day of the temporary cease-fire between Israel and the militant group. President Biden confirmed her release and stated that she would soon be reunited with her three children. The Israeli government listed her name as Liat Binin Atzili. In total, 10 Israeli and dual-citizen hostages, including five minors and five women, were released, along with four Thai citizens. Talks are being held in Doha to extend the cease-fire and negotiate the release of more hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would resume operations in Gaza after the hostages are returned.

via CBS News|

#american-citizen #cease-fire #hamas

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Loss: American Grandma and Harry Potter-Loving Granddaughter Found Dead in Gaza

An 80-year-old American citizen, Carmela Dan, who was taken hostage by Hamas during an attack in southern Israel, has been found dead along with her 12-year-old granddaughter, Noya. Their bodies were discovered near the Israel-Gaza border. The fate of three other family members who were also taken hostage remains unknown. International leaders estimate that Hamas is holding around 200 hostages in Gaza, and Israel is preparing for a ground invasion of the region. President Biden has expressed his commitment to the safe return of all the hostages.

via New York Daily News|

#american-citizen #gaza #hamas

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Saudi Arabia Executes American Citizen for Patricide

Saudi Arabia has executed an American citizen, Bishoy Sharif Naji Naseef, who was convicted of killing his Egyptian father. Naseef beat and strangled his father, mutilated his body, and attempted to kill another person before his arrest. The method of execution was not specified, but Saudi Arabia typically beheads those sentenced to death. The country ranks among the top executioners globally, behind China and Iran, and has seen a surge in executions in recent years.

via ABC News|

#american-citizen #crime #execution

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Saudi Arabia Executes American Citizen for Patricide

Saudi Arabia has executed an American citizen, Bishoy Sharif Naji Naseef, who was convicted of killing his Egyptian father. The Interior Ministry stated that Naseef beat and strangled his father, mutilated his body, and attempted to kill another person before being arrested. The method of execution was not specified, but Saudi Arabia typically uses beheading. Saudi Arabia ranks among the top executioners globally, and in March 2022, it carried out the largest known mass execution in its modern history, with 81 people executed on the same day.

via Yahoo News|

#american-citizen #crime #execution

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Former US Paratrooper Detained in Moscow on Drug Trafficking Charges

American citizen Michael Travis Leake has been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of drug trafficking and running a drug dealing business involving young people. Leake, who has been living in Russia for over a decade, has been charged with selling mephedrone, a drug with effects similar to cocaine and MDMA. If found guilty, he could face up to 12 years in prison. The US State Department has said it will provide consular assistance and monitor the case closely. Leake's arrest comes weeks after Russia extended the detention of imprisoned American journalist Evan Gershkovich for another three months.

via Fox News|

#american-citizen #consular-assistance #crime