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Thousands rally worldwide for Colombian hostages' freedom
BOGOTA (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Sunday in Bogota and other world capitals seeking the release of captives still held by leftist rebels in the Colombian jungle.
Nations:Colombia France Spain Honduras Brazil People:Shakira Activities:2008 Colombian Hostage Rescue Source:(AFP)
2008-07-20
Rescued Colombia hostages head home to Florida
SAN ANTONIO - Three Americans freed after being held more than five years by rebels in Colombia gave thanks Saturday and urged people to not forget other hostages who were left behind.
Nations:U.S. Colombia Activities:2008 Colombian Hostage Rescue Source:(AP)
2008-07-13
Betancourt ally, a former hostage, flees Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia — Like virtually all Colombians, former Sen. Luis Eladio Perez was elated last week when commandos tricked the country's largest guerrilla group into freeing 15 kidnap victims.
Nations:Colombia Activities:2008 Colombian Hostage Rescue Source:(McClatchy)
2008-07-09
Colombian hostage rescue to be turned into movie
BOGOTA (AFP) - The daring rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages will be made into a movie by a Colombian director, a Hollywood production company and RCN-TV, the television channel said Sunday.
Nations:France Colombia People:Shakira Activities:2008 Colombian Hostage Rescue Source:(AFP)
2008-07-07
US could seek extradition of arrested FARC members: official
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US authorities could demand the extradition to the United States of two FARC rebel leaders arrested last week by Colombian commandos during their rescue of 15 hostages, justice officials said Monday.
Nations:U.S. Colombia Activities:2008 Colombian Hostage Rescue Source:(AFP)
2008-07-07
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