Dec 06 American hostage killed during rescue attempt in Yemen By Julie Pace, Associated Press An American photojournalist and a South African teacher held by al-Qaida militants in Yemen were killed Saturday during a U.S.-led rescue operation that President Barack Obama said he ordered because of "imminent danger" to the U.S. hostage. Continue reading
Oct 04 U.S.: Militants use beheadings to make up for losses By Lara Jakes, Associated Press Within days of a military defeat, the group would release images of more beheadings - at least nine over six weeks - of Western journalists, aid workers and Muslim soldiers. The tactic signals that even as the Islamic State group… Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch News Wrap: Islamic State releases propaganda video of British hostage By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 26 Qatar reportedly working to free more U.S. hostages By News Desk Several news outlets reported Tuesday that the wealthy nation of Qatar is working to release more Americans held captive in Syria. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch More details emerge on failed mission to rescue James Foley By PBS News Hour Judy Woodruff talks to The Washington Post’s Karen DeYoung about the U.S.’ attempt to rescue American journalist James Foley before his murder, and the country’s policy not to pay ransoms to terrorists. Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch Spoils of kidnapping are financing al-Qaida, reveals New York Times By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 27 After Bergdahl’s release, what about other U.S. citizens held overseas? By Larisa Epatko When Alisa Weinstein and her family heard about the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who had been held by Taliban militants in Pakistan for five years, like many others they were relieved and thrilled for his family. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch Sen. Leahy: Time for U.S. and Cuba to Discuss Relationship, ‘Realities of Today’ Sen. Leahy: Time for U.S. and Cuba to Discuss Relationship, 'Realities of Today'… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch Accounting for Hostages in Algeria as Militant Conflict Intensifies in Mali Accounting for Hostages in Algeria as Militant Conflict Intensifies in Mali… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch Logistical Challenges of Combating Islamic Militants in Saharan Africa Logistical Challenges of Combating Islamic Militants in Saharan Africa… Continue watching