I have seen precious little coverage of this developing story on CNN, FAUX, and MSNBC. The "good" "people" at FAUX appear to be the most concerned...that Obama hasn't responded "correctly"(of course) . Algeria crisis: Hostage death toll 'rises to 48' At least 48 hostages are now thought to have died in a four-day siege at an Algerian gas plant, as reports say that 25 bodies found at the complex on Sunday were all those of captives. (1-20-13) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21114512 I usually prefer to provide quotes and (witty? idiotic? arousing?) comments for each but I know how distracted people can be by testicles (see "Larry Craig") and other political junk so nah, read the article yourself if you are so inclined.