Syrian general says missing US journalist Austin Tice was killed
High-ranking Syrian general claims missing journalist Austin Tice is dead, ordered executed by Assad, further complicating his family's search for truth.
Former Syrian official claims Assad gave order to kill Austin Tice in 2013
"The former Assad aide told the FBI in the presence of Lebanese officials that Assad ordered him to have Tice killed, and that he tried unsuccessfully to dissuade him."