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Trump Thinks ‘Spoiled’ Brittney Griner Deserves to Be in Russian Prison
“She knew you don’t go in there loaded up with drugs,” former President Donald Trump said of 31-year-old WNBA star Brittney Griner.
Major Prisoner Swap in Yemen Builds New Hope for Peace Talks
This week saw a rare ray of hope in Yemen’s five-year war as 1,000 detainees were released and reunited with their families.
Al Qaeda Just Helped the Islamic State Leader's Ex-Wife Get Out of Jail
In a deal brokered by Qatar, al Qaeda's Syrian affiliates swapped captured Lebanese soldiers for 13 jailed Islamists — including Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's ex-wife.
No One Knows What Washington Post Reporter Jason Rezaian Has Been Convicted of in Iran
Iran's Revolutionary Court has pronounced Jason Rezaian guilty — but the details of the verdict and the evidence against him are still shrouded in secrecy.
Travel Ban on Guantanamo Detainees Swapped for Bowe Bergdahl Set to Expire
The five Taliban officials released in the controversial deal have been in Qatar for the past year and restricted from traveling abroad, but this will change if the ban expires as scheduled on June 1.
New Islamic State Recording Sets 'Sunset' Deadline for Proposed Prisoner Swap
The Islamic State says a captured Jordanian pilot will be killed if Sajida al-Rishawi is not delivered to the Turkish border by sunset on Thursday.
Ukraine and Pro-Russia Rebels Complete Major Prisoner Swap in Donetsk
The rebels and government were expected to exchange nearly 380 prisoners by in eastern Ukraine by nightfall, as talks between both sides were put on hold in Minsk.
Ukraine Prisoner Swap to Begin Despite Accusations of Truce Breaches
A rebel leader said prisoners of war would be transferred to Kiev on Saturday night.
Islamic State Releases Video Requesting Prisoner Swap With Syrian Government
An unidentified speaker, reportedly talking on behalf of the Syrian soldiers being held captive, says the Islamic State is not "blood thirsty” and that “they want justice."
Republicans Are Not the Only Ones Pissed Off About the Bergdahl Prisoner Exchange
The Afghan people have a genuine right to complain about freeing Taliban leaders, especially those who directly suffered under their rule.