Philippines military says hostage drama resolved
"It's already resolved," Brigadier General Restituto Padilla told reporters. "They've withdrawn, they are no longer there. The school area is again safe."
Wed Jun 21 2017
Pakistan chopper crew home after Afghan hostage drama
The crew "was released in an inter-tribe exchange on the Pakistan-Afghan border (and) arrived in Islamabad today," foreign ministry spokesman Nafees Zakaria said in a statement.
Sat Aug 13 2016
Cop killed in Armenia hostage standoff
One of the gunmen locked in a protracted siege with police in Armenia shot an officer dead Saturday, hours after authorities issued an ultimatum to resolve the hostage drama.
Sat Jul 30 2016
Philippine police killed armed assailant in hostage drama
Philippine police shot and killed a man who took a fellow bus passenger hostage in central Manila Thursday, authorities said.
Thu Oct 08 2015
Twin hostage dramas grip France
France grappled with two hostage dramas on Friday.
Sat Jan 10 2015
Car chase, hostage drama as Paris massacre suspects cornered
Two brothers suspected of slaughtering 12 people in an unprecedented militant attack in France held one person hostage.
Fri Jan 09 2015
Sydney siege: #illridewithyou continues to gain support
Support continues to pour in via #illridewithyou to combat Islamophobia despite the conclusion of the hostage drama in Sydney today.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Sydney siege: Investigation details still vague
The New South Wales police commissioner Andrew Scipione says investigation will continue as the Sydney hostage drama entered its 11th hour.
Mon Dec 15 2014
Hong Kong imposes sanctions on Philippines over hostage drama
Hong Kong announced it was imposing sanctions on the Philippines because of its "unacceptable" failure to apologise for a deadly hostage crisis more than three years ago.
Wed Jan 29 2014
Hollywood hits red carpet for unpredictable Oscars
Hollywood hit the red carpet Sunday for the Oscars, with Ben Affleck's Iran hostage drama "Argo" bidding to edge out Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" in one of the most open races in years.
Mon Feb 25 2013
'Argo' vs 'Lincoln' in knife-edge Oscars race
Ben Affleck's Iran hostage drama "Argo" goes into Oscars weekend a whisker ahead of Steven Spielberg's presidential "Lincoln," but the race is one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.
Fri Feb 22 2013
'Les Mis', 'Argo' big winners at Golden Globes
Musical "Les Miserables" and Iran hostage drama "Argo" were the big winners at the 70th Annual Golden Globes Awards.
Mon Jan 14 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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