Colombia Army faces scrutiny over six children's deaths
After praising elite troops for rescuing hostages, the Colombian army confronts a mounting image crisis over the killing of six children near Pueblo Rico. Officials say crossfire with the National Liberation Army occurred, while parents dispute the account. State prosecutors and an independent rights group investigate.
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Andres Pastrana
National Liberation Army
Jorge Mora
Mora
Colombi
Rebels free three Malaysians as ransom talks stall
Negotiators said three Malaysian hostages were released from Abu Sayyaf captivity and were en route to Jolo then Zamboanga for a homebound flight. Officials warned a further $1 million ransom was sought, while other captives remained held. Libya’s role in the talks remains disputed.
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Sayyaf
Aventajado
Lee Peng Wee
Jolo
Olo Island
Zamboangaly
Philippines
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Abu ‘Séiyyaf
Wor ‘Am
Malaysia
Sipadan
Joseph Estrada
Estrada
Libya
Extradition of cartel leader proceeds despite threats
Alberto Gamboa, alleged head of a powerful Colombian cartel, was extradited to the United States to face charges in Manhattan for conspiring to import and distribute cocaine. He was flown from Bogota’s airport by a DEA plane, with security forces escorting him amid threats of violence from distributors. The case includes accusations of cocaine smuggling to Europe since 1991 and laundering of millions in drug profits.
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Colombia
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Fon
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Misami
Andres Pastrana
Gamboa
U.S. District Court
Manhattan
New York
U.S
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Caribbean
Europe
Barak signals possible statehood if conflict ends
Prime Minister Barak said Israel would accept a Palestinian state if the conflict ends, urging Arafat not to unilaterally declare state. He tied statehood to ending hostilities while noting Jerusalem's status and West Bank settlements. Dennis Ross arrived to assess progress toward a peace accord. Riyals and Ramallah violence scene noted.
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U.S. State Department
Dennis Ross
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Yasser Arafat
West Bank
Gaza
Arafat
Ross
Shlomo Ben-Ami
Ramallah
Power outage disrupts Venezuela nationwide
A stolen power failure hit Venezuela trapping people in elevators shutting subway stations and interrupting a televised news conference by President Hugo Chavez. Officials said most problems were fixed by early evening as Edelca blamed technical faults and the police secured key facilities including underground trains.
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