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Defiance. A start with developing news of the hostage release in syria. An american journalist, Peter Theo Curtis has been freed. He was captured in october, 2012, according to information from the f. B. I. His last known location was in turkey where he had plans to enter syria to teach english. The qatari group and in march, a group of Greek Orthodox nuns were released after being held for three months by syrian rebels. More detail still coming through on that release. To libya where violence between warring malitias continues to escalate. Armed groups have lost control of the airport in tripoli. He script has denied accusations it was behind airstrikes against the capitol. It adds to a picture of chaos and confusion as dominic kane reports. A battle for control of tripoli airport. Until this weekend, it was held by fighters who broadly support libyas new parliament. Its now in the hands of militia from mizrata who oppose this. On saturday, airstrikes were thank youed killing more tha
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An america tonight special report, flashpoint ferguson. Im julie chen, we are live in ferguson. Developments are taking place behind me, they give you an indication of how difficult the weekend was, and the concerns going into this week. There was demonstrations and where we are gives you an indication of what Law Enforcement is doing to change things up. They have taken a tough position in trying to hold off a repeat of the weekend, creating roadblocks. Bull horn orders given to demonstrators gathered around the area telling them you can march, but if you stop, you get a warning, and youll go to gaol. They have taken a firm line, trying to prevent the kind of event that took place when the tear gas was thrown, and other gas bombs and molotov kaz bombs, according to the police, were used by demonstrators in the streets. There were more agitation when an autopsy report was released, commissioned by Michael Browns family, the unarmed 18yearold killed. Youll see the demonstrations faking
After facing heavy fighting. Iraqi forces are trying to recapture areas claimed by the Islamic State. Why isnt more money put into autism. Mother. Theres a huge autism tsunami hitting the stage budget. Cody calafiore is taking california is taking drastic measures to lift the state out of drought. Anyone hosing down driveways or keeping fountains running could be fined 500 a day. There are pockets of extreme depravation where they are out of water and jobs. Syrias president Bashar Alassad walked the red carpet receiving an enthusiastic reception an a swearing ceremo ceremony, marking the start of a third term. He refused to character es the conflict in his country has a civil war. Its killed tens of thousandsers displaced millions. And now recruiting foreign fighters. Iraq struggles to form a new government. The Islamic State formerly i. S. I. L. , continues to gain ground with a social media campaign. Brian joins me, counterintelligence research and former director of research at west