The hostage-taking drama at an oil and gas facility in the Algerian desert continued for a second day on Friday. It remained fast moving, chaotic and confusing. According to the French and Algerian media, a stand-off between the last remaining jihadists, their hostages, and the Algerian army is said to be continuing.
Algeria's Quick Response To Hostage Crisis Brings Quiet Relief To Some
Fri, January 18, 2013 8:00pm
Story by Eleanor Beardsley
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