Islamists abduct dozens of locals and foreigners in Algeria

Islamist militants claim to have kidnapped up to 41 foreigners after attacking a gas plant in eastern Algeria.<br /><br />150 Algerian employees of a catering company are also being held, according to reports quoting the head of CIS Catering.<br /><br />Three people are reported killed: one Briton, a French national and an Algerian security guard.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/