Hostage Situation

Sydney siege: Hostages held in a cafe, made to hold up Islamic flags

An apparent hostage situation was unfolding inside a chocolate shop and cafe in Sydney on Monday.

Nairobi hostage crisis: Deputy president excused from International Criminal Court trial

In an unprecedented decision, judges at the International Criminal Court excused Kenya's deputy president from his crimes against humanity trial for a week Monday so he could return home to help deal with the mall hostage crisis.

Nairobi mall hostages not yet released by al-Qaeda terrorists: Source

Hostages being held by al-Qaida-linked terrorists in a Nairobi mall have not been released despite an earlier statement from the military that "most" had been rescued, a person connected to the situation told The Associated Press on Monday

American factory executive held hostage by Chinese workers

An American executive said he has been held hostage for four days at his medical supply plant in Beijing by scores of workers demanding severance packages like those given to 30 co-workers in a phased-out department