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Dodge’s Release Shocks Beirut After Yearlong Abduction
UPI reports David S. Dodge, president of the American University of Beirut, is safely returned to the United States after a year in captivity. Officials say details of the kidnapping and surprise release will be announced at a university news conference. Dodge’s release is attributed to humanitarian efforts by Syria’s Assad brothers, with speculation about Iranian and Amal involvement. colleagues and university leaders hailed the return as a hopeful end to eight years of turmoil in Beirut.
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