Supporters hold vigils to mark two-month captivity of hikers in Iran. Adds byline.September 30th, 2009 Vigils planned for captive hikers in IranBERKELEY, Calif. — Supporters marked the two months since three U.S.
Supporters hold vigils to mark two-month captivity of hikers in IranSeptember 30th, 2009 Supporters hold vigils for US hikers held in IranBERKELEY, Calif. — Family and friends of three U.S.
US and Canada urge Iran to resolve several cases of missing or detained individualsSeptember 25th, 2009 US, Canada ask Iran to resolve humanitarian casesNEW YORK — The U.S. and Canada are making a joint plea to Iran to resolve several cases of Americans and Canadians detained or missing in Iran.
US Muslim groups hopeful on release of American hikers held in IranSeptember 24th, 2009 Muslim groups hopeful on hikers' release from IranUNITED NATIONS — Leaders of U.S. Muslim groups who met with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad say they are "guardedly optimistic" that three American hikers held there would be released soon.
Families of US hikers held in Iran encouraged that Ahmadinejdad supports leniency in the caseSeptember 23rd, 2009 Families hope to speak to US hikers held in IranMINNEAPOLIS — The families of three American hikers detained in Iran said Wednesday they were hopeful the three would be released and return home soon after Iran' president said he would ask the country's judiciary to be lenient in their case. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is in New York City to speak to the United Nations later Wednesday, said in an Associated Press interview on Tuesday that he would ask the country's judiciary to expedite the process and to "look at the case with maximum leniency."
Shane Bauer, 27, Sarah Shourd, 31, and Josh Fattal, 27, have been held in Iran for 53 days after apparently straying into the country while hiking in northern Iraq's Kurdistan region in late July.
AP Interview: Iranian leaders says he will seek lenience for US hikersSeptember 22nd, 2009 Iranian leader says he'll seek lenience for hikersNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE'-neh-zhahd) says he will request lenience for three American hikers who strayed across Iran's borders. In an interview with The Associated Press, the Iranian leader says the Americans broke the law.
Family of American hiker detained in Iran hopes trio returns to US with AhmadinejadSeptember 22nd, 2009 Family holds out hope for hikers detained in IranPHILADELPHIA — The brother of one of three American hikers detained in Iran says the family hopes President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE'-neh-zhahd) brings the trio with him when he visits the United Nations. Ahmadinejad is addressing the General Assembly on Wednesday in New York.
Families speak out in NYC to keep attention on US hikers missing in IranAugust 20th, 2009 Kin speak out on US hikers missing in IranNEW YORK — Relatives of three American hikers being held in Iran continue to press their case that the backpackers never had any intention of going there. Hikers Shane Bauer, Joshua Fattal and Sarah Shourd have been held since they entered Iran from Iraq without authorization on July 31.
Secretary of State Clinton renews US call for Iran to release Americans detained, missingAugust 15th, 2009 US renews calls on Iran to release AmericansWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is pressing Iran to release Americans who are detained or have gone missing there. Retired FBI agent Robert Levinson has been missing since March 2007.
Statement from families of 3 American hikers detained in IranAugust 11th, 2009 Statement from families of Americans held in IranStatement from the families of Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal regarding their detention in Iran:
"It is now twelve days since our children were detained in Iran, when they strayed across the border while on a brief hiking vacation in Iraqi Kurdistan. As loving parents, nothing causes us more heartache than not knowing how our children are, and not being able to talk to them and learn when we will hold them in our arms again.
Families: 3 American hikers detained by Iran entered the country by mistakeAugust 11th, 2009 Families: American hikers entered Iran by mistakePHILADELPHIA — The families of three American hikers being held in Iran say their children had no intention of entering Iran and that they hope the misunderstanding will be resolved quickly. Joshua Fattal, freelance journalist Shane Bauer and Bauer's girlfriend, Sarah Shourd, have been held in Iran since July 31.
White House: Iran confirms 3 missing American hikers are in custody; crossed border with IraqAugust 9th, 2009 White House: Iran confirms 3 US hikers in custodyWASHINGTON —The White House says Iran has confirmed it has three American hikers in custody. The Americans strayed into Iran while hiking in the mountains of Kurdish territory in neighboring Iraq.
Friend: Hikers detained in Iran made simple, regrettable mistake while hikingAugust 7th, 2009 Friend: Detained hikers made regrettable mistakeSAN FRANCISCO — Shon Meckfessel says three of his friends being detained in Iran made a simple, regrettable mistake by crossing into that country while hiking in Iraq. In his first statement since his friends were detained last week, Meckfessel says his friends were preparing to turn around just before being captured.
Al Sharpton calls for nationwide 'love vigils' on Tuesday to honor Michael JacksonJuly 6th, 2009 Al Sharpton calls for 'love vigils' for JacksonLOS ANGELES — The Rev. Al Sharpton has delivered a sermon in Los Angeles where he called for nationwide "love vigils" for Michael Jackson on Tuesday.
Supporters hold vigils for 2 Current TV reporters detained and on trial in North KoreaJune 4th, 2009 Vigils held for US reporters on trial in N. KoreaSANTA MONICA, Calif.
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