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More7 years ago
Gunmen raid school in Philippines, withdraw later
The gunmen stormed a school in the town of Pigcawayan on Wednesday but later withdrew.
Gunmen raid school in Philippines, withdraw later
More7 years ago
Australian police kill hostage taker in Melbourne
A hostage taker is shot dead by Australian police at an apartment block in Melbourne "terrorist incident."
Australian police kill hostage taker in Melbourne
More7 years ago
89 militants killed in days of fighting in Philippines
Philippine security forces have killed 89 extremist militants during more than a week of fighting in a southern city.
89 militants killed in days of fighting in Philippines
More7 years ago
Frenchman, 3 Congolese hostages freed in Congo
Militiamen have freed a French national and three Congolese who were kidnapped in March during an attack on a Canadian mining company in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Frenchman, 3 Congolese hostages freed in Congo
Colombia7 years ago
UN official taken hostage in Colombia
A UN official in Colombia is taken hostage by dissident former FARC rebels.
UN official taken hostage in Colombia
Iraq8 years ago
Hostage Qatari royals released in Iraq
Twenty-six members of a hunting party, including Qatari royals, who were captured in Iraq more than a year ago, are freed.
Hostage Qatari royals released in Iraq
More8 years ago
German hostage’s body found in Philippines
The Philippine military recovers the body of German sailor Jurgen Kantner, who was beheaded by militants last week.
German hostage’s body found in Philippines
Turkey8 years ago
Turkish policeman attempts suicide in Istanbul
An armed police officer receiving psychiatric treatment at an Istanbul hospital has attempted to commit suicide, causing panic in the Turkish city already on edge following a series of attacks.
Turkish policeman attempts suicide in Istanbul
More8 years ago
Militants free two hostages in Philippines
Manila says a South Korean and a Filipino, who were abducted by Daesh-linked militants in the Philippines, have been released.
Militants free two hostages in Philippines
More8 years ago
Philippine militants free 2 Indonesian hostages
Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines free two Indonesian hostages held in captivity since six months ago.
Philippine militants free 2 Indonesian hostages
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