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Ex-hostage Betancourt on her fears

The world's most celebrated ex-hostage, home for the first time since her July rescue and embarking on a South America humanitarian mission, said Sunday that the brevity of her surprise Colombia visit owes to deep fears. Ingrid Betancourt told ...

From FRANK BAJAK, eTaiwan News,  30 Nov 2008

Ex-hostage Betancourt on her fears

The world's most celebrated ex-hostage, home for the first time since her July rescue and embarking on a South America humanitarian mission, said Sunday that the brevity of her surprise Colombia visit owes to deep fears. Ingrid Betancourt told ...

From FRANK BAJAK, eTaiwan News,  30 Nov 2008

Betancourt in Colombia, begins South America trip

BOGOTA, Colombia—Ingrid Betancourt, back home in Colombia for the first time since her July rescue, said Saturday that she would spend the week visiting South American leaders to thank them for their efforts to secure her release. Betancourt, who met ...

From FRANK BAJAK, Boston Globe,  30 Nov 2008

Betancourt in Colombia, begins South America trip

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Ingrid Betancourt, back home in Colombia for the first time since her July rescue, said Saturday that she would spend the week visiting South American leaders to thank them for their efforts to secure her release. Betancourt, ...

From FRANK BAJAK, Buffalo News,  30 Nov 2008

Colombians march to demand hostages' freedom

Protesters hold signs depicting people held hostage by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, during a march in Bogota, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. Colombians marched on Friday to demand the FARC free hostages they have held for as long as a ...

From FRANK BAJAK, Boston Globe,  28 Nov 2008

Colombians march to demand hostages' freedom

Protesters hold signs depicting people held hostage by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, during a march in Bogota, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. Colombians marched on Friday to demand the FARC free hostages they have held for as long as a ...

From FRANK BAJAK, Boston Globe,  28 Nov 2008

After APEC, free trade orthodoxy questioned

Leaders of 21 nations that represent half the global economy fear a raft of new protectionist barriers will strangle commerce as the world slides into a frightening recession. There are growing signs that developing countries will erect ...

From FRANK BAJAK, eTaiwan News,  25 Nov 2008

After APEC, free trade orthodoxy questioned

There are growing signs that developing countries will erect protectionist barriers to weather the crisis, partly because they have seen that time after time, "free trade" agreements have focused chiefly on beating rivals to market. Even free-trade ...

From FRANK BAJAK, San Francisco Chronicle,  25 Nov 2008

After APEC, free trade orthodoxy questioned

LIMA — Leaders of 21 nations that represent half the global economy fear a raft of new protectionist barriers will strangle commerce as the world slides into a frightening recession. There are growing signs that developing countries will erect ...

From FRANK BAJAK, Newsvine,  25 Nov 2008

APEC leaders endorse ban on protectionist measures

LIMA, Peru (AP) -- Leaders from 21 nations that account for half the world's economy pledged Saturday not to implement protectionist measures for the next 12 months - no matter how punishing the global downturn gets. At the Asia-Pacific Economic ...

From FRANK BAJAK, Buffalo News,  22 Nov 2008

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