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Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

Associated Press

Posted on August 2, 2022 · In an extraordinary move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week spoke to his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, urging him to accept a deal under which Griner and another American imprisoned in Russia would go free.

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Blinken promises to help Americans detained in Russia. Houston native Brittney Griner is one of them

Peter Granitz, NPR

Posted on March 7, 2022 · Speaking in Moldova, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Americans to leave Russia and vowed to support any American being held by Russia.

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Lawyers for basketball star Brittney Griner appeal her Russian prison sentence

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Posted on August 15, 2022 · Griner's attorney was quoted by Russian news agencies on Monday as saying the appeal was filed, but the grounds of the appeal were not immediately clear.

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Missing Journalist Austin Tice

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Ten years after journalist Austin Tice’s abduction in Syria, his family holds out hope for his return

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Posted on August 12, 2022 · A recent prisoner swap with Russia suggests the Biden administration may be more willing to engage with the Syrian government than it has in the past.

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In crisis, CORE brings relief to those who need it most

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Posted on August 11, 2022 · With the crisis in Ukraine and flooding emergencies here at home, the CORE response team provides humanitarian aid to devastated areas around the globe.

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International politics professor discusses Griner’s imprisonment in Russia, chances of return to U.S.

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 5, 2022 · Rice University's Richard Stoll said the odds of a prisoner swap are in Griner's favor, but he remains concerned about the basketball star's well-being.

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