| Colombian Rebel Captives' Release Seems Imminent VILLAVICENCIO, Colombia (AP) -- The release of two soldiers held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia appears imminent nearly a year after the rebels first announced it. feeds.nytimes.com |
Colombian Rebels Kill Five Soldiers In Coca Field BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian FARC rebels killed five soldiers after attacking them with explosives near the border with Ecuador while troops were eradicating illegal coca crops used to make cocaine, the army said Saturday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Book Recalls Troubles, Promise of Salvadoran Immigrant Life in US Salvadoran writer Randy Jurado Ertll tells his story www1.voanews.com |
U.N. Human Rights Chief Criticizes Big Powers GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations' human rights chief criticized big powers on Monday, rapping Russia over the killing of journalists, China for rights crackdowns and the United States over anti-terrorism measures. feeds.nytimes.com |
Protesting Police, Soldiers Seize Ecuador Airport Hundreds of police and soldiers protesting a new law that cuts their benefits seized the main airport in Ecuador's capital on Thursday and shut off highway access to Quito as well. feeds.nytimes.com |