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Today With Pat Kenny Friday 18 January 2013

Friday 18th January

The mid-morning current affairs magazine with the stories of the day, sharp analysis, in-depth features and consumer interest

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Algerian Siege.

Friday 18th January

Details remain scarce about events at a gas plant in the Algerian desert yesterday where Islamist militants were holding foreign hostages – but it seems the crisis is continuing and the Algerian army has laid siege to the complex. Algerian state media said four hostages and several militants were killed when troops backed by helicopters attempted to free them on Thursday afternoon. There are fears the death toll could be higher.Stephen McFaul – a 36 year old electrician from Belfast – was among a number of workers who were safe and free last night.It appears a convoy of five Al ...

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The Siege of the Gas Plant in Algeria.

Monday 21st January

It now seems that at least 48 hostages have died after a four-day siege at a gas plant in Algeria. Latest reports say that up to 25 bodies found at the complex yesterday were all those of hostages. Those lucky enough to have escaped have started returning home to tell their stories. Pat was joined on the line from Algeria by journalist Haitham Rabani and security analyst Tom Clonan who has been following the story since it began.

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The Algerian Hostage Crisis.

Thursday 17th January

Patrick Bury, Security Expert and Tom Clonan, Irish Times Analyst. A large group of foreign workers including a 36 year old Irishman remain in captivity in the middle of the Algerian desert, surrounded by local forces. An operation to rescue the hostages is fraught with danger as the group of between 20 and 40 workers are being held by Islamist militants.It is believed the extremists are being led by Mokhtar Belmokhtar – an Algerian with a history of kidnapping and with suspected links to Al Qaeda. The situation is also complicated by the French military action against Al Qaeda fighters ...

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