Al-Qaeda Hostage Recounts Six-Year Desert Ordeal
Johan Gustafsson said that his captivity was something between a "prison sentence and Robinson Crusoe."
Al-Shabab Claims Beheading of Christians in Kenya
The Kenyan county of Lamu remains under a state of emergency because of the jihadist attacks.
Who is the Somali Kingpin Accused of Aiding Al Shabab?
Mohamed Garfanje, the leader of the Hobyo-Haradhere Piracy Network, is a mastermind of kidnap and ransom.
Kashmir Has A New Insurgent Group: Al-Qaeda
The jihadi group announced its biggest-ever presence in the contested territory.
Al-Qaeda Is Hiding a U.S. Hostage in West Africa
Jeffery Woodke was abducted from his home in Niger in October.
Global Ransomware Campaign Strikes Computers
A ransomware program called WannaCry has infected at least 74,000 computers in 99 nations, threatening to erase data unless users pay $300.
Pope Francis: Materialism Has Taken Christmas 'Hostage'
Roman Catholic leader warns against a world in which "the lights of commerce cast the light of God into the shadows; when we are concerned for gifts, but cold toward those who are marginalized."
Somali Pirate Hostages 'Ate Rats' To Survive Ordeal
Sailors recount their ordeal after landing in Kenya following successful release negotiations.
Former ISIS Slave Calls on U.N. To Save Refugees
Nadia Murad tells leaders at U.N. refugee summit: "You decide whether it is to be war or peace."
Border Mayhem: Murder, Extortion and Trafficking
Texas smuggler "Diablo" is sentenced to three life sentences, highlighting the endless violence on the nation's southern border.
Turkey Coup: Who Was Behind It and Why?
At least 160 people have died as the Turkish military attempted to oust President Erdogan.
'Armed' Man Who Attacked German Cinema Complex Dead
Police stormed the Kinopolis cinema complex in the town of Viernheim.
Savchenko is Home But Pressure on Russia Should Remain
The Ukrainian presidential envoy suggests that Russia uses hostages like Somali pirates or ISIS militants.
Nigeria's Freed Schoolgirl Likely Boko Haram Escapee
Girl says all but six of the Chibok girls are alive and being held in the Sambisa Forest, which contradicts the assumption the girls had been widely scattered.
Video of Missing Japanese Journalist Surfaces
Jumpei Yasuda is reportedly being held by an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria.
Italian Held Hostage in Libya Escaped Using a Nail
The construction worker who had been held for eight months said "you can do many things" with a nail.
Russian Tourism Agency Warns of ISIS Attacks in Turkey
Rosturizm has told tourists to take all necessary safety precautions while visiting Turkey.
White House to Allow Families to Negotiate With Terrorists, Pay Ransoms
The Obama administration on Wednesday is expected to change its hostage policy.
Video of French Woman Kidnapped in Yemen is Genuine
"I've been kidnapped 10 weeks ago in Yemen, in Sanaa," Isabelle Prime says in the video. "Please bring me to France fast because I'm really, really tired."
Turkey Lifts Brief Ban on Twitter as Site Takes Down Hostage Pictures
It is the second time in little more than a year that Turkish authorities have moved to block content on social media
Turkish Special Forces Enter Istanbul Courthouse in Hostage Situation
A radical leftist gunman takes a prosecutor hostage at Istanbul courthouse.
U.S. Missionary Hostage Released in Nigeria
The captors had demanded $300,000 to free Phyllis Sortor.
Nigerian Gang Demands $300,000 for U.S. Missionary Hostage
The unnamed woman was abducted from the Hope Academy in the state of Kogi.
Family of U.S. Hostage of Islamic State Says Hopeful She is Still Alive
"This news leaves us concerned, yet, we are still hopeful that Kayla is alive," they said in the message.
Working With Global Community Only Way to Fight Terrorism: Japan PM
Militants said on Sunday they had beheaded Kenji Goto after international efforts to secure his release failed.
Islamic State Releases Second Hostage Beheading Video: Report
The militant group has allegedly murdered Kenji Goto Jogo, a well-respected Japanese journalist.
Japan and Jordan 'Agree Prisoner-Swap' With ISIS
Jordan have offered to release an Iraqi woman involved in a bombing which killed 60 people.
Armed Hostage-Taker in Paris Surrenders to Police
The police have said they know the assailant and do not believe the incident is related to terrorism.