Swiss, Austrian women freed after Niger kidnap ordeal

Inquirer.net - Oct 23, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland — A Swiss and an Austrian woman kidnapped by suspected jihadists in Niger more than a year and a half ago were back in their home countries Thursday, after Libya reportedly intervened for their release. Eva Gretzmacher, 76, was pictured hugging her son in Vienna, while Claudia Abbt, 69, was seen on Swiss soil

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said that small-scale Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) continue to exist despite the ban on such hubs. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty cited the possible resurgence of such illegal operations as Chinese nationals were reportedly being apprehended for overstaying their visa-free privilege. Malacañang had earlier

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