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Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
BBC World Thursday 17 September 2026, 05:00 UTC 1 min read
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Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
Assad (PERSON) US (LOCATION) Austin Tice (PERSON) Syria (LOCATION) Bashar al-Assad (PERSON)
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