Scottish residents held captive in Algeria 'safe and well'
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond says a number of Scottish residents who had been held captive in Algeria have been confirmed as "safe and well".
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.