Colombian president'Uribe' has swine flu

Swine Flu is taking the shape of Global epidemic, Columbia presidents Swine Flu Infection might be the first high profile victim of the epidemic. This clearly shows that how dangerous it is, if such a high profile and protected person can be infected then what about the...

Hugo Chavez and Venezuela Cut Ties with Colombia

Hugo Chavez, as the President of Venezuela, has announced that they are cutting diplomatic ties with Colombia, as there are too many 'aggressions' from that country. Previously, Colombia announced that Venezuela purchased anti-tank weapons from Sweden and they ended up in...

Eight Colombian soldiers killed in clash with rebels

" BOGOTA: Eight Colombian soldiers have been killed in a clash with leftist rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in the northeastern Perija mountains on the Venezuelan border. "Unfortunately eight military officers died today in the province...

Colombia's Farc rebels free ex-governor

Colombian leftist rebels have freed a former governor held hostage for more than seven years. The release was facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross. The humanitarian group announced the...

Bomb blast Kills 2 and Injures 20 in Bagota:Columbia

One more incident of bombing killing two and injuring several in the capital of columbia.The outlawed crimanal groups involved in group clash is the perpetrator of crime, although no one taken the resposibility yet.The two storeyed dbuilding collapsed in the incident."At...

Colombian drug lord shot in Spain

" Leonidas Vargas, a once powerful Colombian drug trafficker, has been shot dead in his hospital bed in the Spanish capital, Madrid. Police said that a gunman entered his room and fired four shots at Vargas, who was being treated for lung disease. Vargas, 59, was the head...

US court jails Colombia militants

As Colombian President declares a national "emergency" over the judicial system as it has been on strike for the last 36 days, justice distribution seem to come from abroad. Two notorious paramilitary leaders,...

Palin Media Blackout Continues

Fox News says Sarah Palin is not being open to her traveling press corps and her staff is working overtime to control access and images."Palin Media Blackout Continues by Shushannah...

Cocaine smugglers turn to submarines

The high tech world of drugs.Stealth mostly sub surface boats used to increase drug trade. "The capture of two cocaine-laden semi-submarines in the past week has highlighted the increasing use of the vessels,...

Danes who raised money for FARC convicted

" 2008-09-18 13:15:05 - COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - A Danish court has convicted six people of violating an anti-terror law by raising money for Colombian guerrillas and Palestinian militants.  The...

Eleven-month-old Colombian baby has wieght of an eight-year-old

Thyroid and endocrine conditions can be very strange, doctors in Columbia are trying to find out if he is just obese or they are dealing with hyperthyroidism, this one I doubt, people with...

Red Cross probes emblem 'misuse' (updated)

A new video has shown the planning behind Colombian Jaque military operation which liberated FARC hostages including Ingrid Betancourt. The footage shows the abusive and deliberate misuse of the Red...

Colombian President Uribe to ask US for longer trafficking sentences

While Colombia tells the world its participation in global cocaine production has been reduced in 54%, President Uribe also asked US government to extend trafficking sentences.   " Uribe to ask US for...

Colombia President Uribe admits Red Cross Emblem misuse

Today´s admission by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe over the misuse of the Red Cross Emblem during the recent "intelligence" operation to rescue Ingrid Betancourt is rather worrying. Few days back it also emerged Colombian Military forces also used Telesur emblem....

Growing Up Amid War Affects Children's Moral Development

Proving once again that war is not good.  I can't believe this must be happening, but I agree with this research.  Minus a solid social foundation, which is usually prevalent during wars, the morale is low. To quote the article - Colombian children living in war...

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