Elizabeth Whelan holds a picture of her brother, Paul, who is currently jailed in Russia. All photos: Willy Lowry / The National
Elizabeth Whelan holds a picture of her brother, Paul, who is currently jailed in Russia. All photos: Willy Lowry / The National
Family members of Iranian-American businessman Emad Shargi, who has been detained in Iran since April 2018, speak in front of the White House.
Family members of Iranian-American businessman Emad Shargi, who has been detained in Iran since April 2018, speak in front of the White House.
Ariana Shargi, daughter of Emad Shargi, poses for a photo in front of the White House.
Ariana Shargi, daughter of Emad Shargi, poses for a photo in front of the White House.
Trevor Reed's father, Joey, and his sister, Taylor, speak to reporters in front of the White House.
Trevor Reed's father, Joey, and his sister, Taylor, speak to reporters in front of the White House.
Carine Kanimba's father, Paul Rusesabagina, a US permanent resident, has been jailed in Rwanda.
Carine Kanimba's father, Paul Rusesabagina, a US permanent resident, has been jailed in Rwanda.
Joey and Taylor Reed speak to reporters about Trevor Reed's release from a Russian prison.
Joey and Taylor Reed speak to reporters about Trevor Reed's release from a Russian prison.
Teymoor and Tara Tahbaz display photos of their father, Morad, who is currently being held in Iran.
Teymoor and Tara Tahbaz display photos of their father, Morad, who is currently being held in Iran.
A sign hangs at a rally for the families of Americans wrongfully detained abroad.
A sign hangs at a rally for the families of Americans wrongfully detained abroad.
Bahareh Shargi, whose husband, Emad, is currently being held in Iran, speaks to reporters.
Bahareh Shargi, whose husband, Emad, is currently being held in Iran, speaks to reporters.
The families of Americans illegally detained abroad gather in front of the White House.
The families of Americans illegally detained abroad gather in front of the White House.

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Families of Americans detained abroad rally at the White House

In a call to action, families of Paul Whelan and recently released Trevor Reed gather to raise awareness

Willy Lowry
Willy Lowry
Washington

May 04, 2022

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The families of more than a dozen Americans wrongfully detained abroad gathered in front of the White House on Wednesday to bring attention to their loved ones' plights.

The ad hoc group — a “club that no one wants to be in” — is calling on President Joe Biden to do what is necessary to bring their family members home.

“We are very grateful to the administration for all of their communication with the hostage families,” said Ariana Shargi, whose father, Emad Shargi, was detained in Iran in April 2018.

Elizabeth Whelan, sister of US Marine Corps veteran and Russian prisoner Paul Whelan, speaks at a news conference near the White House alongside families of Americans currently being held hostage or wrongfully detained overseas. AP
Elizabeth Whelan, sister of US Marine Corps veteran and Russian prisoner Paul Whelan, speaks at a news conference near the White House alongside families of Americans currently being held hostage or wrongfully detained overseas. AP

“We do ask that they keep their promise and that they bring our loved ones home.”

Ms Shargi said much of her adult life has been defined by her father’s wrongful imprisonment.

“It’s been extremely difficult,” Ms Shargi told The National. “It is hard to grow up through your young adulthood without your dad who, throughout my childhood and our childhood was the biggest support in our lives.”

Mr Shargi, an Iranian-American businessman, was detained on espionage charges and is currently being held in Iran’s notorious Evin prison.

He is one of at least four Americans “unlawfully” detained in Iran.

The family of Morad Tahbaz, a British-American environmentalist jailed in Iran for more than four years, said they are “begging the Biden administration to pull through and help prioritise bringing him home”.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe reunited with her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, and their daughter, Gabriella, after being held for six years in Iran. Photo: @TulipSiddiq via Twitter
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe reunited with her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, and their daughter, Gabriella, after being held for six years in Iran. Photo: @TulipSiddiq via Twitter
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, centre, with their families. Photo: @lilika49 via Twitter
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, centre, with their families. Photo: @lilika49 via Twitter
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe with her daughter at RAF Brize Norton airbase. EPA
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe with her daughter at RAF Brize Norton airbase. EPA
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe with her daughter Gabriella, husband Richard and British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss at RAF Brize Norton. EPA
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe with her daughter Gabriella, husband Richard and British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss at RAF Brize Norton. EPA
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori were released in March 2022. Reuters
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori were released in March 2022. Reuters
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Mr Ashoori with the cabin crew in Brize Norton. Reuters
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Mr Ashoori with the cabin crew in Brize Norton. Reuters
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Mr Ashoori as their plane flies over London. Reuters
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Mr Ashoori as their plane flies over London. Reuters
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe sits in a plane en route to London after taking off from Teheran. Reuters
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe sits in a plane en route to London after taking off from Teheran. Reuters
Mr Ashoori gestures as he sits in the plane heading to London. Reuters
Mr Ashoori gestures as he sits in the plane heading to London. Reuters
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe was arrested in Tehran in April 2016 as she prepared to fly back to the UK, having taken her daughter Gabriella to see relatives. AFP
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe was arrested in Tehran in April 2016 as she prepared to fly back to the UK, having taken her daughter Gabriella to see relatives. AFP
She was accused of plotting to overthrow the Iranian government and sentenced to five years in jail, spending four years in Tehran’s Evin Prison and one under house arrest. Photo: Tulip Siddiq / Twitter
She was accused of plotting to overthrow the Iranian government and sentenced to five years in jail, spending four years in Tehran’s Evin Prison and one under house arrest. Photo: Tulip Siddiq / Twitter
Richard Ratcliffe with daughter Gabriella outside their house in London on Wednesday. AFP
Richard Ratcliffe with daughter Gabriella outside their house in London on Wednesday. AFP
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Mr Ashoori arrive in Oman en route to the UK. Photo: @badralbusaidi / Twitter
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Mr Ashoori arrive in Oman en route to the UK. Photo: @badralbusaidi / Twitter
Mr Ratcliffe went on a hunger strike in October 2021 in protest at the UK government’s failure to secure his wife's release. AFP
Mr Ratcliffe went on a hunger strike in October 2021 in protest at the UK government’s failure to secure his wife's release. AFP
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe boards a plane as she prepares to leave Tehran. Reuters
Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe boards a plane as she prepares to leave Tehran. Reuters
Mr Ratcliffe told the media that the family plan to find solace elsewhere for a few days. Reuters
Mr Ratcliffe told the media that the family plan to find solace elsewhere for a few days. Reuters
Gabriella was not yet two when her mother was arrested. Photo: Tulip Siddiq / Twitter
Gabriella was not yet two when her mother was arrested. Photo: Tulip Siddiq / Twitter

Mr Tahbaz’s daughter, Tara, said the family feels abandoned by the UK government, especially after the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, both British citizens who had been jailed in Iran for years.

“My father was abandoned,” Ms Tahbaz told The National.

“It’s like a really long nightmare,” said Mr Tahbaz’s son, Teymoor.

“You’re really just living everyday hoping at the end of the day you’re getting a phone call saying, ‘hey your father is on a plane and he’s on his way home’ but sadly that day has not yet come.”

That day did come for Joey Reed, whose son, Trevor, was released last week from a Russian prison through a prisoner exchange.

Mr Reed said Trevor, who is recovering from his ordeal at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas, demanded that the family be present in Washington for Wednesday's event to support the other families of wrongfully detained Americans.

“It's a little embarrassing because Trevor has now been freed,” said Mr Reed. “And you know, and they're feeling left out, but we just want to assure him that that's why we came here is to speak about Trevor's success in being released and that we want that for all of them and we're here with them even though Trevor has already been released.”

He said the US government needs stronger legislation that dictates how the US helps wrongfully detained citizens abroad.

“We need to codify it so that politics don't come into it,” he told The National.

Despite being from different parts of the US, with loved one being held in several countries around the world, there was a palpable camaraderie among the families demonstrating in front of the White House.

“It's really incredible,” said Ms Shargi. “Everyone here supports each other, and no one really knows what we're going through quite like we do.”

Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner during the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky. AP
Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner during the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky. AP
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February on charges of carrying in her luggage vape cartridges with cannabis oil. AFP
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February on charges of carrying in her luggage vape cartridges with cannabis oil. AFP
Griner leaving a courtroom after a hearing in May. The Phoenix Mercury star, considered in some polls to be the US’s most gifted female athlete, could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs. AP
Griner leaving a courtroom after a hearing in May. The Phoenix Mercury star, considered in some polls to be the US’s most gifted female athlete, could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs. AP
Griner asked US President Joe Biden to free her from a Russian prison in a handwritten letter on July 4, 2022, portions of which were made public by her family. AFP
Griner asked US President Joe Biden to free her from a Russian prison in a handwritten letter on July 4, 2022, portions of which were made public by her family. AFP
Grineris escorted before a court hearing in Khimki outside Moscow, Russia on July 1, 2022. Reuters
Grineris escorted before a court hearing in Khimki outside Moscow, Russia on July 1, 2022. Reuters
The US stepped up its push in March for consular access to Griner, who is detained in Russia on allegations of drug smuggling. AP
The US stepped up its push in March for consular access to Griner, who is detained in Russia on allegations of drug smuggling. AP
Griner at the White House alongside teammates. Photo: US National Archives
Griner at the White House alongside teammates. Photo: US National Archives
Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates with fans. Getty Images North America / AFP
Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates with fans. Getty Images North America / AFP
A man holds a sign for Brittney Griner Home during the first half of the WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. EPA
A man holds a sign for Brittney Griner Home during the first half of the WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. EPA
Griner, a player of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury team was arrested in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after some hash oil was detected and found in her luggage, for which she now could face a prison sentence of up to ten years. EPA
Griner, a player of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury team was arrested in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after some hash oil was detected and found in her luggage, for which she now could face a prison sentence of up to ten years. EPA
Fans hold signs Griner during the first half of the WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. EPA
Fans hold signs Griner during the first half of the WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. EPA
A sign for Griner is displayed during a game between Portland Thorns FC and Angel City FC at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images / AFP
A sign for Griner is displayed during a game between Portland Thorns FC and Angel City FC at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images / AFP
The Khimki City Court reportedly had extended Greiner's detention for the duration of her trial on charges of drug smuggling that started on 01 July. EPA
The Khimki City Court reportedly had extended Greiner's detention for the duration of her trial on charges of drug smuggling that started on 01 July. EPA
Griner gestures during a game against Australia at Saitama Super Arena in their Tokyo 2020 Olympic women's basketball quarterfinal game in Saitama, Japan August 4, 2021. Reuters
Griner gestures during a game against Australia at Saitama Super Arena in their Tokyo 2020 Olympic women's basketball quarterfinal game in Saitama, Japan August 4, 2021. Reuters
Dallas Wings' Marina Mabrey wears shoes that have a "BG" logo on them, a reference to Brittney Griner, during the second half of the team's WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. AP
Dallas Wings' Marina Mabrey wears shoes that have a "BG" logo on them, a reference to Brittney Griner, during the second half of the team's WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. AP
"We Are BG 42" is displayed on the exterior of Footprint Center before the WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx on June 21, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images / AFP
"We Are BG 42" is displayed on the exterior of Footprint Center before the WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx on June 21, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images / AFP
Minnesota Lynx's Aerial Powers wears a shirt in support of Griner during introductions for the team's WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm. Star Tribune / AP
Minnesota Lynx's Aerial Powers wears a shirt in support of Griner during introductions for the team's WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm. Star Tribune / AP
Griner poses with her gold medal in Women's Basketball at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, August 8, 2021. Reuters
Griner poses with her gold medal in Women's Basketball at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, August 8, 2021. Reuters
Brittney Griner with teammates Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins posing for pictures with their gold medals on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's basketball competition of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. AFP
Brittney Griner with teammates Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins posing for pictures with their gold medals on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's basketball competition of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. AFP
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Roll of Honour

Who has won what so far in the West Asia rugby season?

 

Western Clubs Champions League

Winners: Abu Dhabi Harlequins

Runners up: Bahrain

 

Dubai Rugby Sevens

Winners: Dubai Exiles

Runners up: Jebel Ali Dragons

 

West Asia Premiership

Winners: Jebel Ali Dragons

Runners up: Abu Dhabi Harlequins

 

UAE Premiership Cup

Winners: Abu Dhabi Harlequins

Runners up: Dubai Exiles

 

Fixtures

Friday

West Asia Cup final

5pm, Bahrain (6pm UAE time), Bahrain v Dubai Exiles

 

West Asia Trophy final

3pm, The Sevens, Dubai Hurricanes v Dubai Sports City Eagles

 

Friday, April 13

UAE Premiership final

5pm, Al Ain, Dubai Exiles v Abu Dhabi Harlequins

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It's Monty Python's Crashing Rocket Circus

To the theme tune of the famous zany British comedy TV show, SpaceX has shown exactly what can go wrong when you try to land a rocket.

The two minute video posted on YouTube is a compilation of crashes and explosion as the company, created by billionaire Elon Musk, refined the technique of reusable space flight.

SpaceX is able to land its rockets on land  once they have completed the first stage of their mission, and is able to resuse them multiple times - a first for space flight.

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Date started: May 2021 

Founder: Mamta Arora 

Based: Dubai 

Sector: Clothes rental subscription 

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Rating: 3.5

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport - the specs:

Engine: 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16 

Transmission: 7-speed DSG auto 

Power: 1,600hp

Torque: 1,600Nm

0-100kph in 2.4seconds

0-200kph in 5.8 seconds

0-300kph in 12.1 seconds

Top speed: 440kph

Price: Dh13,200,000

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Power: 1,500hp

Torque: 1,600Nm

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Memory: 4GB

Storage: 64GB, up to 512GB microSD

Camera: 8MP rear, 5MP front

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5mm audio

Battery: 8200mAh, up to 10 hours video

Platform: Android 11

Audio: Stereo speakers, 2 mics

Durability: IP52

Biometrics: Face unlock

Price: Dh849

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Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna

Rating: 1/5

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Black Panther
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US Industrial Market figures, Q1 2017

Vacancy Rate 5.4%

Markets With Positive Absorption 85.7 per cent

New Supply 55 million sq ft

New Supply to Inventory 0.4 per cent

Under Construction 198.2 million sq ft

(Source: Colliers)

'Nightmare Alley'

Director:Guillermo del Toro

Stars:Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara

Rating: 3/5

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  • The nearest international airport to the start of the Chuysky Trakt is in Novosibirsk. Emirates (www.emirates.com) offer codeshare flights with S7 Airlines (www.s7.ru) via Moscow for US$5,300 (Dh19,467) return including taxes. Cheaper flights are available on Flydubai and Air Astana or Aeroflot combination, flying via Astana in Kazakhstan or Moscow. Economy class tickets are available for US$650 (Dh2,400).
  • The Double Tree by Hilton in Novosibirsk ( 7 383 2230100,) has double rooms from US$60 (Dh220). You can rent cabins at camp grounds or rooms in guesthouses in the towns for around US$25 (Dh90).
  • The transport Minibuses run along the Chuysky Trakt but if you want to stop for sightseeing, hire a taxi from Gorno-Altaisk for about US$100 (Dh360) a day. Take a Russian phrasebook or download a translation app. Tour companies such as  Altair-Tour ( 7 383 2125115 ) offer hiking and adventure packages.
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5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed

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