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# hostages - This year 2022

Hostages released after stand-off at synagogue in Texas

# Colleyville

Hostages released after stand-off at synagogue in Texas

Jan 16th 2022, 11:00 AM 22,444 Views 0 Comments

The FBI said the man was specifically focused on an issue not directly connected to the Jewish community.

# hostages - All time

The Ukranian President has defended posting a film recommendation in order to end a hostage crisis

# Hostages

The Ukranian President has defended posting a film recommendation in order to end a hostage crisis

Jul 22nd 2020, 7:41 PM 15,696 Views 14 Comments

The hostage situation ended after the president posted about a documentary narrated by actor Joaquin Phoenix.

Three dead after man takes two women hostage in Zurich flat

# Hostage Situation

Three dead after man takes two women hostage in Zurich flat

May 31st 2019, 4:54 PM 14,210 Views 1 Comment

Zurich police confirmed that three people – two women and a man – have died.

Two French soldiers killed in operation to free four hostages in Burkina Faso

# West Africa

Two French soldiers killed in operation to free four hostages in Burkina Faso

May 10th 2019, 12:05 PM 13,742 Views 6 Comments

One American, one Korean and two French hostages were freed in the operation.

Woman killed after gunman takes hostages at Los Angeles supermarket

# Gun Battle

Woman killed after gunman takes hostages at Los Angeles supermarket

Jul 22nd 2018, 1:46 PM 16,172 Views 19 Comments

The gunman eventually handcuffed himself and surrendered to police.

Four children and suspected gunman found dead after Orlando hostage situation

# Florida

Four children and suspected gunman found dead after Orlando hostage situation

Jun 12th 2018, 8:03 AM 21,548 Views 19 Comments

The children aged one, six, 10 and 11 were found dead by officers overnight.

Policeman critical after swapping himself for hostage as three die in France terrorist attack

# Trebes

Policeman critical after swapping himself for hostage as three die in France terrorist attack

Mar 23rd 2018, 7:35 PM 121,634 Views 81 Comments

The attacker had pledged allegiance to Islamic State.

Englishman who took hostages at bowling alley jailed for 12 years

# Nuneaton

Englishman who took hostages at bowling alley jailed for 12 years

Mar 2nd 2018, 2:59 PM 8,309 Views 7 Comments

David Clarke believed his ex-partner was on the premises.

Couple had children while being held hostage in Afghanistan as they dreamed of a big family

# Family Planning

Couple had children while being held hostage in Afghanistan as they dreamed of a big family

Oct 21st 2017, 3:00 PM 32,487 Views 53 Comments

“We’re Irish, haha,” the father said as way of explanation.

Freed hostage says militants killed his infant daughter and raped his wife

# Joshua Boyle

Freed hostage says militants killed his infant daughter and raped his wife

Oct 14th 2017, 8:28 AM 49,004 Views 99 Comments

Boyle provided a written statement to The Associated Press saying his family has “unparalleled resilience and determination.”

Hostage situation in South Carolina ends after 'disgruntled employee' shot by police

# Charleston

Hostage situation in South Carolina ends after 'disgruntled employee' shot by police

Aug 24th 2017, 9:23 PM 17,389 Views 36 Comments

“This is not an act of terrorism,” the mayor of Charleston said.

Hostages rescued after standoff with gunman in Florida

# Bank Robbery

Hostages rescued after standoff with gunman in Florida

Dec 1st 2016, 5:53 PM 11,363 Views 6 Comments

A SWAT team stormed the building after the gunman was distracted by two people making a run for it.

Attack targets school as 250,000 prayed nearby to mark end of Ramadan

# Bangladesh

Attack targets school as 250,000 prayed nearby to mark end of Ramadan

Jul 7th 2016, 7:12 AM 14,731 Views 23 Comments

It is believed to have been carried out by Islamists.

Suspect gunman 'shot dead' after workplace incident at a Walmart in Texas

# Amarillo

Suspect gunman 'shot dead' after workplace incident at a Walmart in Texas

Jun 14th 2016, 7:35 PM 21,639 Views 38 Comments

Earlier reports indicated that he had captured hostages.

Al-Qaeda gunmen kill at least 20 people outside African hotel popular with tourists

# Burkina Faso

Al-Qaeda gunmen kill at least 20 people outside African hotel popular with tourists

Jan 16th 2016, 8:15 PM 39,334 Views 56 Comments

Around 10 vehicles were on fire in the street where the four-star Splendid hotel is located in a busy, central area of Ouagadougou.

Islamic State group says it executed Norwegian and Chinese hostages

# Terrorism

Islamic State group says it executed Norwegian and Chinese hostages

Nov 19th 2015, 9:05 AM 21,148 Views 32 Comments

Photos of two bodies which appeared to be those of the men featured in the English-language magazine Dabiq.

Japan scrambles to verify footage of Islamic State hostage execution

# Ransom

Japan scrambles to verify footage of Islamic State hostage execution

Jan 24th 2015, 4:13 PM 14,381 Views 58 Comments

It is not yet clear whether the video shows two kidnapped Japanese hostages.

Italy denies paying €10m ransom to free young hostages

# Syria

Italy denies paying €10m ransom to free young hostages

Jan 16th 2015, 5:42 PM 11,458 Views 7 Comments

The women were kidnapped last July.

Australian PM: 'I will not rest until the public is as safe as possible'

# Sydney Siege

Australian PM: 'I will not rest until the public is as safe as possible'

Dec 17th 2014, 7:05 AM 3,487 Views 36 Comments

An inquiry will also take place into action by police prior to the siege.

Nigerian authorities 'furious' parents of four girls failed to say children had safely returned

# Hostages

Nigerian authorities 'furious' parents of four girls failed to say children had safely returned

May 29th 2014, 9:22 AM 12,848 Views 23 Comments

Authorities have revised down number of girls kidnapped. There are 219 girls still missing.

# Freed

French hostage freed from Syria says he is "very happy to be free"

Apr 19th 2014, 12:10 PM 3,836 Views 8 Comments

Didier Francois was one of four Frenchmen kidnapped in Syria ten months ago.

Police officer and teacher killed at Moscow school shooting

# Russia

Police officer and teacher killed at Moscow school shooting

Feb 3rd 2014, 9:03 AM 5,930 Views 4 Comments

The gunman shot and killed a police officer and teacher before taking the students hostage.

French hostages released after three years return to France

# Kidnapping

French hostages released after three years return to France

Oct 30th 2013, 11:45 AM 8,553 Views 4 Comments

The four men were kidnapped in 2010 by the North African wing of al-Qaida.

40 years ago, this is how 'Stockholm Syndrome' was born

# Hostage Situation

40 years ago, this is how 'Stockholm Syndrome' was born

Aug 24th 2013, 9:45 AM 30,891 Views 32 Comments

The man who took hostages in a Swedish bank in August 1973 tells his story – and how those he had taken prisoner “more or less sided with me”.

Algeria says 37 foreigners killed in gas plant siege

# Hostages

Algeria says 37 foreigners killed in gas plant siege

Jan 21st 2013, 8:44 PM 4,389 Views 0 Comments

The Algerian PM said some of the hostages had been executed “with a bullet to the head” as the four-day crisis ended in a bloodbath.

# Algeria

'They were brutally executed' - Hostages describe Algeria siege ordeal

Jan 21st 2013, 1:30 PM 11,230 Views 14 Comments

Survivors of the four-day crisis say they were strapped to explosives while some describe finding bodies riddled with bullets, their heads half blown away by the impact.

# Algeria

Algeria: 18 killed - including seven hostages - in 'final assault'

Jan 19th 2013, 3:21 PM 6,701 Views 29 Comments

Algerian security forces are now thought to be sweeping the gas plant to remove landmines planted around it.

# Algeria

Fate of foreign hostages in Algeria hangs in balance

Jan 19th 2013, 8:33 AM 2,801 Views 3 Comments

It is believed that there are still around 10 hostages, but more workers remain unaccounted for, including 10 Japanese and eight Norwegians.

# Irish Hostage

Irish hostage released in Algeria amid conflicting reports of casualties

Jan 17th 2013, 5:37 PM 11,652 Views 44 Comments

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed the news that Stephen McFaul has been freed – but confusion remains over the fate of the other hostages.

Toulouse bank raider releases one hostage

# France

Toulouse bank raider releases one hostage

Jun 20th 2012, 2:37 PM 2,651 Views 5 Comments

Three people are still being held hostage by the gunman at a bank branch in Toulouse.

Gunman holds two people hostage in northern Greek factory

# Greece

Gunman holds two people hostage in northern Greek factory

Mar 1st 2012, 2:35 PM 1,102 Views 1 Comment

Two other men who were injured by the gunman have been taken to hospital.

Two hostages dead after pirates hijack ship off Somali coast

# Somali Pirates

Two hostages dead after pirates hijack ship off Somali coast

Feb 29th 2012, 10:10 AM 1,616 Views 0 Comments

The Danish warship had been following the hijacked vessel for several days before attempting to board it.

# Yemen

Aid workers freed in Yemen

Nov 14th 2011, 3:23 PM 106 Views 0 Comments

The three French workers had been held hostage by al-Qaeda militants for six months. Meanwhile, demonstrations continue (pictured) against the country’s president, Ali Abdullah Saleh.