Middle East

Terry Anderson, AP Journalist Held Hostage for Six Years in Lebanon, Dies at 76

R.I.P.

He was kidnapped in 1985 by Islamic militants while he was serving as the Associated Press’ Beirut bureau chief.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Terry Anderson celebrates with his hands raised after he was freed from being a hostage in Lebanon.
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Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

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