Chad claims killed mastermind of Algerian gas plant bloodbath
Chad said its troops in northern Mali on Saturday killed the one-eyed Islamist leader who masterminded an assault on an Algerian gas plant that left 37 foreign hostages dead in January.
Sun Mar 03 2013
37 foreigners killed in Algeria gas plant siege
37 foreigners of eight different nationalities, as well as an Algerian, were killed by hostage-takers during an attack in a gas plant.
Tue Jan 22 2013
Algeria: Toll to worsen from hostage bloodbath
Algeria warned other nations to prepare for a higher body count after a four-day siege of a gas plant by Islamist militants ended in a bloodbath, amid fears as many as 50 hostages may have died.
Mon Jan 21 2013
Japanese Algeria hostage: I was prepared to die
A Japanese hostage who narrowly survived the armed attack on an Algerian gas plant said he was sure he would die after seeing two colleagues shot dead in front of him, a report said Monday.
Mon Jan 21 2013
Algeria gas exports stable despite hostage crisis
Algeria did not reduce its gas exports after the start of the hostage crisis at the In Amenas gas plant, the country's energy minister said.
Sun Jan 20 2013
Algeria hostage crisis ends in bloodbath
Algerian troops stormed a remote gas plant Saturday to end a hostage crisis that killed 23 foreigners and Algerians, seven of them executed by their Islamist captors in a final military assault.
Sun Jan 20 2013
Three Malaysian hostages safe, two more unknown
Wisma Putra confirmed Patrict Purait Awang, Lau Seek Chiang and K.Ravi are safe while they determine the fate of another two Malaysians.
Sat Jan 19 2013
60 foreign hostages in Algeria still missing
Algerian special forces have freed nearly 650 hostages from gunmen at a remote gas plant near the Libyan border, but some 60 foreigners are still missing.
Fri Jan 18 2013
Alarm mounts over Algerian hostage operation
Foreign governments voiced growing alarm Thursday over the safety of their citizens seized by Islamists at a gas plant in the Algerian desert.
Thu Jan 17 2013
BP evacuating some workers from Algeria
British energy giant BP said on Thursday that it was evacuating a group of workers from Algeria after Islamist gunmen took dozens of foreigners hostage at one of the company's Algerian gas plants.
Thu Jan 17 2013
Algeria launches strikes on seized gas plant
Algerian helicopters on Thursday launched strikes on a gas complex where Al Qaeda-linked Islamists are holding 41 foreign hostages.
Thu Jan 17 2013
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024