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Borgu Residents Demand Release of Hundreds Abducted in Nigeria Attacks
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— Sep 22, 2026
Residents of Borgu district in Niger State protested in New Bussa demanding the release of hundreds of people abducted in August, with estimates ranging from 600 to nearly 700 captives, as security operations appear mobilized but progress remains unverified. The demonstrations, occurring ahead of the 2027 elections, intensify pressure on President Bola Tinubu's government to secure the captives, while residents report disruptions to markets and daily life due to insecurity.
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Tinubu should focus on real security results in Niger State instead of letting these abductions drag on till elections.
St. Louis IX Ransoms Prisoners in Egypt
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King pays for Christian captives.
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St. Louis IX Ransoms Christian Captives
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King pays for prisoners during crusade.
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Radegund Founds Holy Cross Abbey
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Queen turns captivity into convent of mercy.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 4h
Augustine of Hippo Ordains Slavery's End in North Africa
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Bishop writes against slave trade and ransoms captives.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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St. Louis IX Ransoms Christian Prisoners in Egypt
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The king uses his personal fortune to free captives.
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Taliban Frees American Hostage After Over Two Years In Captivity
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— Mar 20, 2025
The Taliban freed an American hostage after enduring two and a half years of captivity in Afghanistan, the State Department announced Thursday. American Delta Airlines mechanic George Glezmann, 65, will return home…
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EXCLUSIVE: Illegal Migrant Accused Of Holding Woman Captive For Days Had Removal Proceedings Nixed By Biden Admin
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— Jul 24, 2025
The Biden administration terminated deportation proceedings for an illegal migrant now accused of sexually assaulting a woman and holding her captive for days, according to federal immigration authorities. Jose Armando…
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‘I Managed To Survive’: Freed Israeli Hostages Recount Captivity Nearly One Year After Oct. 7
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— Oct 3, 2024
Four now-freed Israeli hostages spoke with NBC News about their captivity nearly one year after Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7 attack. Ilana Gritzewsky, Agam Goldstein-Almog, Moran Stela Yanai and Aviva Siegel were all freed from…
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St. Vladimir Baptizes the Kievan Rus
Vladimir orders the baptism of his people in the Dnieper.
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Freed Hamas Captive Speaks Out
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— Dec 29, 2023
An Israeli-French woman who was freed after being captured by the terrorist group Hamas spoke out about her harrowing experience during Gaza’s war with Israel. In a short preview clip of her interview with Israel’s…
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Officials Urge Public To Kill This Colorful Bug on Sight and Then Report It
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— Sep 22, 2021
A species of insect that has been spotted across the country might be captivating for its beauty, but government officials are asking ordinary Americans to kill the bugs if they see them, and then to report their…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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BASSEM EID: Who Are We If We Don’t Rescue Hostages?
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— Sep 14, 2024
The daring rescue by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of Qaid Farhan Alkadi , an Israeli Bedouin Muslim held captive by Hamas for over 300 agonizing days, is not only a blessed, unimaginable relief for his family but a…
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Dennis Coyle Returns to US After Being Detained in Afghanistan
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— Mar 25, 2026
There’s no place like home for American Dennis Coyle. Coyle is back in the United States after being held captive in Afghanistan for more than a year. Coyle, an academic researcher, arrived in Texas on Wednesday. Watch…
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Faith in Humanity Restored: Loon Gets Adorable Rescue After Being Stuck in Ice
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— Jan 6, 2022
Some of the most captivating stories involve dramatic rescues where people risk it all to save another person or a beloved pet in peril. But rescues of the smaller sort are heartwarming in their own way. This story is…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 6h
Israeli Forces Rescue Hostage In Gaza
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— Aug 27, 2024
Israeli special forces rescued a hostage from a tunnel in Gaza Tuesday. Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, was abducted by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks and spent more than ten months in captivity, The Times of Israel reported …
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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11 Israeli Hostages Released By Hamas As Ceasefire Extended
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— Nov 28, 2023
Eleven Israeli hostages were released by Hamas on Monday as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was extended two days. Two women and nine children, who had been held in captivity since Hamas launched an attack on…
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Images of Reported Mass Surrender of Hamas Terrorists Go Viral
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— Dec 8, 2023
Amid the competing images posted in the social media war over Israel’s response to the October slaughter of more than 1,200 people, captivating photos and videos show rows of men who surrendered to Israel in Gaza. The…
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Trump Sends His Clearest Message Yet To DOJ Bureaucrats With Unexpected Leadership Picks
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— Nov 17, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s unexpected picks for Department of Justice (DOJ) leadership roles send a clear message to the establishment: this term, his agenda will not be held captive by career bureaucrats. After…
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Feline Phenom: Train Station Cat George Captivates Global Fans
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— Aug 24, 2024
George is Senior Mouse Catcher at Stourbridge Junction Station and has a huge following on Twitter. EMMA TRIMBLE VIA SWNS “> A cat that lives at a train station has become an unlikely online superstar attracting…
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William Wilberforce's Clapham Conversion
Parliamentarian Wilberforce meets John Newton and commits to abolition.
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Video of How Snakes Climb Trees Goes Viral – This Will Make Any Fear of Serpents Much, Much Worse
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— May 11, 2024
Captivating — yet creepy — videos that recently resurfaced have gone viral, spotlighting arboreal snakes’ acrobatic capabilities while simultaneously reminding audiences everywhere about their ability to navigate trees…
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100 Endangered White’s Seahorses Released in Sydney Tidal Pool to Save the Species
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— Dec 29, 2023
The endangered White’s seahorse population recently received some aid from the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in Australia. According to ABC News Australia , 100 White’s seahorses were successfully bred in captivity and have…
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Hostage Freed By Hamas Describes Being Held Captive
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— Oct 24, 2023
An Israeli woman who was taken hostage by Hamas and was recently freed said the militant group “took care of the sanitary side.” Yocheved Lifshitz, an elderly 85-year-old grandmother, was one of two hostages released on…
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We Now Know What Johnny Depp Has Been Up to Post-Trial – He’s Not in Hollywood
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— Mar 28, 2023
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is living a quiet life in England following his much-publicized divorce and his televised defamation lawsuit against his former wife Amber Heard. The trial captivated much of the world last…
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FBI Comes to Conclusion After Ending Synagogue Hostage Situation: Attacker Not Targeting Jewish Community
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— Jan 16, 2022
The FBI agent in charge of the attack that ended an 11-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue has raised eyebrows by claiming that the hostage-taking incident was not related to the religion of those he held captive. “We do…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 6h
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