Last three Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ by China released after years in prison
• Nov 28, 2024, 7:57 AM
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The last Americans considered to have been “wrongfully detained” by Chinese authorities have been released and will soon be on their way home to reunite with their families, US State Secretary Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday. All three men have spent years behind bars – one of them has been held since 2012 – and their release is part of a swap deal.
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This Thursday, November 28 marks Turkey Day in the United States. In Entre Nous, we discuss the traditional Thanksgiving menu, the holiday's origins and how it is linked to the shopping bonanza of Black Friday. We also discuss France's relationship to th
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Last three Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ by China released after years in prison
• 7:57 AM
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The last Americans considered to have been “wrongfully detained” by Chinese authorities have been released and will soon be on their way home to reunite with their families, US State Secretary Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday. All three men have spe
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Trump names retired general Keith Kellogg as envoy for Ukraine and Russia
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