Topic: Piedad Cordoba

French journalist released by FARC says captors were respectful

Romeo Langlois, who was captured by FARC 33 days ago and released today, criticized the rebels for using his release as propaganda, but also empathized with their plight.

FARC hostage release raises hopes for Colombia peace talks

The release of all hostages is a condition for opening talks with the FARC to end decades of internal conflict in Colombia, but analysts say peace talks won't begin any time soon.

19 countries that won't be at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

China has warned there would be "consequences" for the nations that supported jailed Chinese dissident, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Liu Xiaobo.

In Colombia, FARC rebels release their longest-held hostage

After 12 years as a hostage, Sgt. Pablo Emilio Moncayo was released by FARC rebels in Colombia today. Could this be the next step in releasing all remaining FARC hostages in Colombia?

FARC rebels release a Colombian soldier, promise another soon

FARC rebels released a Colombian soldier on Sunday after nearly a year in captivity. The group is planning to release another Colombian in the coming week.

How world views Obama Nobel Peace Prize

President Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is praised in many countries as a reflection of a "new hope" in world politics, but others worry it came too soon. A global roundup of views.

Colombian rebels' new strategy: release hostages

The release of four hostages Sunday marks an attempt by FARC to regain public credibility after a devastating year, say analysts.

International news roundup – Jan. 29

Colombian leftist guerrillas free two high-level hostages

A deal brokered by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez could pave the way for the liberation of dozens of others being held in rebel camps.