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The sweet taste of success: a Syrian's journey from Gitmo to pastries

Ahmed Ahjam spent more than 12 years in the Guantanamo Bay prison for terror suspects, but now he has seen a dream come true by starting a business in the country that welcomed him when the nightmare ended.

UK expects US trial for Syria 'Beatles' fighters

Britain said Monday it was sharing intelligence to help the United States bring to trial two British fighters captured in Syria, known as the "Beatles," and sparked outrage by saying it would not block the death penalty.

US appoints long-awaited ambassador to South Korea

EU says no 'Guantanamo Bay for migrants' outside bloc

The EU said Thursday it was discussing plans with UN agencies to set up migrant processing centres in north African and other countries but insisted it would not create a "Guantanamo Bay for migrants.

US transfers first Guantanamo prisoner under Trump

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced the transfer of a prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba to Saudi Arabia, where he will serve the remainder of his 13-year sentence. In a statement

Guantanamo inmate transferred to Saudi Arabia: Pentagon

Guantanamo inmate transferred to Saudi Arabia: Pentagon

Pentagon crafts guidance on prospective Guantanamo inmates

Govt to continue raising Kashmir issue at all Int'l forums: Khawaja Muhammad Asif

Minister for Foreign Affairs Khawaja Muhammad Asif Wednesday assured the parliament the government would continue making all efforts to raise the issue of Kashmir at all international forums with full devotion.

'Beatles' hostage's daughter demands justice

Guantanamo Bay to remain open: Trump

Guantanamo Bay prison has been open for more than 16 years, and it's going to remain that way under the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said during his State of the Union address on Tuesday

Trump calls for unity after contentious first year

President Donald Trump made a pitch for national unity and strong borders in his maiden State of the Union address Tuesday, calling for "one American family" after a year plagued by acrimony, division and scandal

E.Guinea intercepts Gabon-bound boat carrying 205 migrants

Equatorial Guinea's coastguard intercepted a makeshift boat carrying 205 West African migrants headed for Gabon, local media reported Wednesday

Thrashing of political detainees in Tihar Jail condemned

Hurriyat leaders and organizations have strongly denounced the thrashing of Kashmiri political prisoners in New Delhi's Tihar jail

Trump seeks death penalty for New York truck attack suspect

US President Donald Trump has called for the death penalty for an Uzbek immigrant accused of driving a truck down a New York City bike path, killing eight people