President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday that weighs sanctions against people involved in wrongly imprisoning Americans, as part of an effort to help Americans who are held in foreign countries.
The court is located in the town of Khimki outside Moscow.
The order allows the US to counter and deter hostage-takings by terrorist organizations, foreign governments, and other actors.
There will be no immediate introduction of specific sanctions as a result of the executive order.
The order makes it a priority to coordinate contact with the hostage's family and to get accurate information from the government.
The State Department has a new travel risk indicator that warns Americans to avoid visiting countries where they are in danger of being arrested.
The gold medal basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury was arrested in Russia on drug charges. If she is convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison. The US considers him to have been wrongly held. Biden spoke with Cherelle for the first time since her husband was taken into custody, and wrote a letter to him. The families of the two men who are in a Russian prison on espionage charges have criticized Biden for not doing enough to get them released. According to CNN, family members of those who have been held abroad were told of the new order Monday. Elizabeth said the new executive order was a significant move.
The executive director of the Women's National Basketball Players Association said on Monday that the president needs to do whatever it takes to bring the game home.
Lawyers say that the doctor had a note for cannabis use.
The director of the movie gave a character witness in the trial.
There is a question of how can she feel like America has her back.
A woman pleads guilty to drug charges.
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