Hostage situation News
Police said the hostage-taker was armed with knives, and a backpack he carried was being examined to establish if it contained explosives.
The FBI identified a hostage taker killed at a Texas synagogue as a British citizen Malik Faisal Akram.
Akram demanded the release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, who was convicted of trying to kill US military officers while in custody in Afghanistan.
Witnesses claim that he referred to her as his sister, but officials said Siddiqui's brother was not involved.
“Prayers answered. All hostages are out alive and safe,” Abbott tweeted.
A hostage situation is underway as a man armed with a knife is believed to be holding several members of staff hostage at a job centre in Newcastle, England, on Friday.
"A man has been shot dead by police in the Bay Street apartment complex shortly before 6pm.
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