US: Police Vehicles Pursue Hijacked Bus In Los Angeles

A bus was reportedly hijacked in Los Angeles early on Wednesday, September 25, with hostages on board. This video shows a convoy of police vehicles pursuing the allegedly hijacked bus.

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers work at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers and vehicles are pictured at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers are pictured at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Police officers are pictured at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Police officers and vehicles are pictured at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

RUSSIA-ROSTOV-HOSTAGE-TAKING ATTEMPT-FOILED

(240617) -- ROSTOV, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Police officers work at the site of a hostage-taking incident in Rostov region, Russia, June 16, 2024. Russian penitentiary authorities foiled an attempt to take hostages in the south-western Rostov region, the TASS news agency reported Sunday. During a special operation to free the hostages at a pre-trial detention center in the region, the criminals armed with knives have been eliminated, and two employees held hostage were released and safe, Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement. During negotiations, the law enforcement launched the release operation, and now the situation is under control at the center, said the service. (Photo by Vladimir Sergeev/Xinhua)

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Security Council votes on a draft resolution on the situation in the Middle East put forth by Algeria at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Amar Bendjama, Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Gilad Erdan, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

At least 10 dead in Ecuador gang violence: police

STORY: At least 10 dead in Ecuador gang violence: police SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Quito CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIAO SIWEI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIAO SIWEI, Xinhua correspondent "I am currently located next to a main road in the northern part of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. There are few people on the streets and the traffic is not as congested as it usually is. A group of masked gunmen on Tuesday broke into a television station in Guayaquil, a city in the southwest, and held the TV station staff hostage. The Mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, said in a press conference that the attacks on police stations and burning of vehicles that occurred in the city resulted in eight deaths and three injuries. In addition, according to the Ecuadorian police, two police officers were killed by armed militants in Nobol, a city in the province of Guayas. Faced with the current severe security situation, Ecu

Beninese President visits Nigerian counterpart amid uncertainty in Niger

STORY: Beninese President visits Nigerian counterpart amid uncertainty in Niger DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of arrival of President of the Republic of Benin Patrice Talon 2. various of President Tinubu welcoming President Talon 3. various of President Talon signing 4. various of both presidents addressing officials 5. various of departure of President Talon STORYLINE: President of the Republic of Benin Patrice Talon on Wednesday visited his Nigerian counterpart Bola Tinubu amid uncertainty in the West African country of Niger where an attempted coup was brewing. Tinubu briefly told reporters after the meeting in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, that efforts were underway by West African leaders to halt the situation in Niger where President Mohamed Bazoum is allegedly held hostage by the military, fueling speculation of an attempted coup. In a personally signed statement earlier, the Nigerian leader said that the leadership of the Eco

UN chief urges release of Niger's president

STORY: UN chief urges release of Niger's president DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press briefing room 2. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking to podium 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French/English interpretation): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of press briefing room 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General 6. various of journalists STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, as the world body is suspending humanitarian operations in Niger due to the situation in the country. Soldiers in Niger have overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, the country's Defense and Security Forces said in a press release broadcast on national television late on Wednesday, hours after the president was allegedly held hostage. Addressing a press conference at the UN headquarters in N

Desperate Housewives: Season 3 (2006)

Desperate Housewives: Season 3 (2006)

Laurie Metcalf Characters: Carolyn Bigsby Television: Desperate Housewives : Season 3 (TV-Serie) Usa 2004-2012, 24 September 2006 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - 'Bang' - Everyone's lives on Wisteria Lane are forever changed when a hostage situation occurs at a local supermarket, on 'Desperate Housewives,' SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/DANNY FELD) LAURIE METCALF Date: 24 September 2006

Desperate Housewives: Season 3 (2006)

Desperate Housewives: Season 3 (2006)

Josh Henderson & Nicollette Sheridan Characters: Austin McCann & Edie Britt Television: Desperate Housewives : Season 3 (TV-Serie) Usa 2004-2012, 24 September 2006 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - 'Bang' - Everyone's lives on Wisteria Lane are forever changed when a hostage situation occurs at a local supermarket, on 'Desperate Housewives,' SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/DANNY FELD) JOSH HENDERSON, NICOLLETTE SHERIDAN Date: 24 September 2006

24 : Season 5 (2005)

24 : Season 5 (2005)

Jean Smart Characters: Martha Logan Television: 24 : Season 5 (TV-SERIE) Usa 2001-2010, / 5. Staffel, Season 5 / Twenty Four, Vierundzwanzig 06 December 2005 24: Martha Logan (Jean Smart) watches as the hostage situation develops in the 24 season premiere episode

JICA chief at press conference

JICA chief at press conference

Japan International Cooperation Agency President Shinichi Kitaoka attends a press conference in Tokyo on July 2, 2016, as several Japanese nationals taking part in JICA projects were involved in a hostage situation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

JICA chief at press conference

JICA chief at press conference

Japan International Cooperation Agency President Shinichi Kitaoka attends a press conference in Tokyo on July 2, 2016, as several Japanese nationals taking part in JICA projects were involved in a hostage situation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

JICA chief at press conference

JICA chief at press conference

Japan International Cooperation Agency President Shinichi Kitaoka attends a press conference in Tokyo on July 2, 2016, as several Japanese nationals taking part in JICA projects were involved in a hostage situation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

JICA chief at press conference

JICA chief at press conference

Japan International Cooperation Agency President Shinichi Kitaoka attends a press conference in Tokyo on July 2, 2016, as several Japanese nationals taking part in JICA projects were involved in a hostage situation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Anti-terror drill conducted at Tokyo ballpark

Anti-terror drill conducted at Tokyo ballpark

A drill simulating a hostage-taking situation by terrorists is conducted at Tokyo Dome on Feb. 9, 2016, ahead of the Group of Seven summit to be held in May in the Ise-Shima area, central Japan, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. About 400 people including riot police and the ballpark's staff took part. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Anti-terror drill conducted at Tokyo ballpark

Anti-terror drill conducted at Tokyo ballpark

A drill simulating a hostage-taking situation by terrorists is conducted at Tokyo Dome on Feb. 9, 2016, ahead of the Group of Seven summit to be held in May in the Ise-Shima area, central Japan, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. About 400 people including riot police and the ballpark's staff took part. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Anti-terror drill conducted at Tokyo ballpark

Anti-terror drill conducted at Tokyo ballpark

A drill simulating a hostage-taking situation by terrorists is conducted at Tokyo Dome on Feb. 9, 2016, ahead of the Group of Seven summit to be held in May in the Ise-Shima area, central Japan, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. About 400 people including riot police and the ballpark's staff took part. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kin of Manila hostage victims demand justice

Kin of Manila hostage victims demand justice

MANILA, Philippines - Tse Chi-hang, 28, from Hong Kong, breaks down in Manila on Aug. 23, 2011, as he speaks to reporters demanding justice from the Philippine government over the death of his brother during a hostage crisis in Manila a year earlier. A survivor as well as relatives of those who died in the tragedy visited Manila to personally convey to the Philippine government their demand for a formal apology, compensation, accountability for those who mishandled the situation and an assurance that safety and security measures for tourists will be improved. (Kyodo)