Foreign hostages in Afghanistan

Journalist James Foley

If you’re a kidnapped American hoping for help from the government, ‘that isn’t going to happen’

Conflict

James Foley’s kidnapping and murder is a sad trend in the war in Syria, but it’s paying off for terrorist groups. They’ve collected millions of dollars in ransoms, and journalist David Rohde, who spent seven months in Taliban captivity, says current kidnapping policies aren’t keeping journalists safe.

The World

In Pakistan, a Secret Hostage Makes His Escape

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Back from the brink: Journalist Sean Langan recounts Taliban captivity

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Reporter’s path twice crossed by Holbrooke

Global Politics
The World

New York Times reporter rescued from Taliban

Global Politics