Report: 20 foreign nationals escape captors in Algeria
An Algerian official has said 20 foreign hostages, including Americans, have escaped from their captors at an Algerian gas complex, Associated Press reports.
PM warns north Africa is a 'magnet for jihadists'
David Cameron warned that north Africa is becoming a "magnet for jihadists" as he announced help to tackle the terror threat in the region.
Hostage gives account of escape from Algerian gas plant
A British man from Aberdeenshire has spoken to ITV News about his dramatic escape from militants and his concern for some of his colleagues.
Freed hostage awaits family reunion in Belfast
Stephen McFaul, one of dozens of hostages taken by Islamist fighters at gas plant in Algeria, is due to arrive back in Belfast later today.