Missing US journalist Austin Tice

Biden says US believes Austin Tice is alive after missing in Syria for nearly 11 years

US President Joe Biden has stated that he believes American journalist Austin Tice can be returned to his family. Despite having no direct evidence of Tice's status, Biden remains committed to securing his release. The Tice family shares Biden's optimism. Tice went missing in Syria near Damascus during the country's civil war, with US authorities suggesting that the al-Assad government is holding him.
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