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world22 days ago•32 min saved

UK couple risk a 30-year prison term in Turkey over cannabis allegations

A British couple, Holly Cooper and Taylor Johnson (both 20), were arrested at Istanbul Airport after cannabis was found in their luggage en route to London from Thailand. If convicted of drug trafficking, they could face up to 30 years in a Turkish prison. Their families have started a fundraising campaign for their defense and they remain in custody as the case proceeds, which could take up to a year; Turkey is known for severe penalties in drug trafficking cases.

via Yahoo|

#british-couple #cannabis #drug-trafficking

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Taliban Frees Elderly British Couple After Months in Detention

The Taliban has released elderly British couple Peter and Barbara Reynolds after nearly eight months of detention in Afghanistan, following negotiations led by Qatar. The couple, who have spent decades in Afghanistan and became citizens, were arrested in February on undisclosed charges. Their release was welcomed by UK officials and the UN, and they are now in Doha en route to London.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan #british-couple #qatar

world8 months ago•3 min saved

British Couple Freed by Taliban After Months of Detention

The Taliban released a British couple after over seven months of detention in Afghanistan, facilitated by Qatar's mediation, amid ongoing concerns about the country's political and humanitarian situation.

via AP News|

#afghanistan #british-couple #diplomacy

world8 months ago•1 min saved

British Couple Freed by Taliban After Seven Months in Detention

The Taliban released British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds after over seven months of detention in Afghanistan, with the UK expressing relief and acknowledging Qatar's role in securing their release. The couple, who lived in Afghanistan for 18 years, was detained on undisclosed charges, and their release is seen as part of broader efforts by the Taliban to gain international recognition.

via DW|

#afghanistan #british-couple #diplomacy

world8 months ago•1 min saved

British Couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds Released After Months in Taliban Detention

A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who had been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February, have been released after negotiations mediated by Qatar. They are now in Doha for medical checks before returning to the UK. The couple, who had lived in Afghanistan for 18 years running a training business, faced deteriorating health during their detention, with UN experts warning of serious risks.

via CNN|

#afghanistan #british-couple #detention

world8 months ago•4 min saved

British Couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds Released by Taliban After Months in Detention

The Taliban released British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds after over seven months of detention in Afghanistan, following negotiations mediated by Qatar, amid ongoing efforts by the Taliban to gain international recognition and improve relations with the West.

via CBS News|

#afghanistan #british-couple #detention

world9 months ago•2 min saved

British Parents Held in Iran's Harsh Prisons, Family Seeks Answers

A British couple from East Sussex, detained in Iran since January and accused of espionage, are being held in Iran's worst prisons under harsh conditions, with concerns raised about their health and wellbeing, and their case possibly being used as political leverage by Iran.

via BBC|

#british-couple #detention #iran

world10 months ago•3 min saved

British Couple in Taliban Custody Faces Uncertain Fate

A British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for five months faces deteriorating health and potential death in prison, with concerns raised by their son, the UN, and human rights advocates about their inhumane conditions and lack of medical treatment.

via BBC|

#afghanistan-detention #british-couple #human-rights

world-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Spain's Valencia Faces Devastating Floods Amid Rising Public Anger

A British couple, Don and Terri Turner, have been found dead in their car following severe flash floods in Valencia, Spain. The couple had been missing since heavy rains hit the region, leading to Spain's worst flooding disaster in generations, with over 200 fatalities. Their family expressed anger at the Spanish authorities for the tragedy. The floods have caused widespread devastation, prompting ongoing rescue efforts and public outrage over the perceived lack of warning and support from local authorities.

via BBC.com|

#british-couple #flooding #rescue-efforts

international-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Deaths of British Couple on Caribbean Beach Vacation

A retired British couple, David Foster, 76, and Rosaline Foster, 77, were found dead on a beach in the Caribbean island of Carriacou, with reports suggesting they may have drowned after David possibly suffered a heart attack in the water and Rosaline tried to save him. Their deaths add to the number of tourist fatalities in Grenada this year, with an ongoing investigation to determine the cause. This incident follows recent tragedies in the region, including the attack on a Virginia couple by escaped prisoners and the discovery of cocaine in a deceased woman's cabin on a cruise liner bound for the Bahamas.

via Fox News|

#british-couple #caribbean #drowning

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Deaths of British Couple on Holiday in Egypt: Fumigation and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A British couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation in Egypt after the room next to theirs was fumigated with a pesticide containing dichloromethane for bed bugs. The fumigated room, connected to theirs with an adjoining door, was sealed with masking tape. The couple returned to their room but were found seriously ill the next day. The deaths were ruled as carbon monoxide poisoning caused by inhaling the vapor from the pesticide. The couple's daughter expressed her family's struggle to comprehend the tragedy and stated that it should have never happened.

via CNN|

#british-couple #carbon-monoxide-poisoning #fumigation