American journalist deported from Aceh

" An American freelance journalist believed to be linked with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has been deported from Aceh after attempting to enter the province on Feb. 8. It marks the fifth deportation for 50-year-old Willian Nessen since he was first barred from...

Richardson hopeful about rebel-held U.S. hostages

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Governor Richardson plans to visit Colombia soon to resume efforts to secure the release of three American hostages held by rebel forces. Richardson says he talked recently with officials in Colombia and Venezuela. He says there's a window for some...

Sulu negotiators in Drilon kidnapping face raps

"MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE 3) Kidnap for ransom charges will be filed against a town mayor in Sulu and his son who negotiated for the release of a television news team over circumstantial evidence that the two had connived with the Abu Sayyaf group, police officials said...

Eddy Grant, Universal Music Release Collectors Set

Caribbean music icon Eddy Grant, who owns all his own recordings, has made a pact with Universal Music Enterprises to distribute his song catalog.The music company said it has entered into an exclusive licensing arrangement with Grant, who was born in Guyana, raised in North...

Ex-Manson Follower Seeks Compassionate Release

California's longest-serving prison inmate, a former follower of Charles Manson, is seeking a compassionate release due to failing health. Convicted of the murder of Sharon Tate, Susan Atkins has fewer than six months to live." Atkins, 60, was convicted in the 1969 slayings...