Renowned Colombian journalist says he’s heading to Europe after failed assassination attempt

September 11th, 2009 Colombian police: Bombs tied to donkeys kill 2BOGOTA — Police say two bombs being carried by donkeys exploded in northeastern Colombia, killing two coca-eradication workers and wounding six soldiers. Police Gen. Orlando Pineda says the workers were heading from one field to another to destroy coca plants when the explosives tied to the two donkeys went off.

September 1st, 2009 White House: Attempt to kill Saudi 'cowardly'WASHINGTON — The White House says a failed assassination attempt against a Saudi anti-terrorism minister was a "cowardly attack" and serves as a reminder of the importance of U.S. cooperation with partners in that region.

August 12th, 2009 BOGOTA - Conservative Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has said that he would seek a third term in office if a referendum on presidential re-elections was approved. In a meeting with members of the ruling party Tuesday, Uribe said he was keen to remain in power if a referendum allowing him a third presidential term was held.

July 29th, 2009 Colombian rebels deny funding Correa's campaignBOGOTA — Colombian's main rebel group denies it gave money to the 2006 campaign of Ecuador's President Rafael Correa — and says it has never contributed to any election campaign in a neighboring nation. The leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia also denounces "the gringo military invasion," referring to an imminent U.S.-Colombian accord to significantly expand Washington's military presence in Colombia.

July 26th, 2009 BOGOTA - At least 45 rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) were killed Saturday in an aerial bombardment in Meta province, the Caracol radio station reported. The attack came as Colombian forces were hunting down Jorge Briceno, one of the leaders of the leftist rebel organisation.

July 25th, 2009 Colombian: 16 rebels, 1 soldier killed in fightingBOGOTA — The Colombian military says at least 16 suspected guerrillas and one soldier have been killed in clashes. Defense Minister Gen.

July 9th, 2009 Uribe to Colombian rebels: free all hostagesBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe says he will allow an opposition senator to accompany the release of hostages held by FARC rebels. But his office set a stiff condition: the leftist insurgents must release all 24 police and soldiers they are known to hold.

July 6th, 2009 BOGOTA - A Colombian footballer allegedly killed a fan who teased him over the team's defeat in the recent Colombian Apertura championship final, witnesses and reports said Sunday. According to reports, Javier Florez of the top-flight club Atletico Junior de Barranquilla was driving near his home in Barranquilla, the capital of Atlantico province, when some youths teased him over his team's deafeat.

June 29th, 2009 Obama to meet with Colombian presidentWASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama meets Monday with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, the political turmoil in Honduras is expected to be a major topic of discussion. Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was toppled yesterday in a military coup and U.S.

April 30th, 2009 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 of La Guajira.

April 30th, 2009 BOGOTA - Eight Colombian soldiers were killed and another wounded in clashes with Leftist guerrillas in a mountainous area near the border with Venezuela, military sources said Thursday. The gunbattle between an army unit and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) fighters occurred Wednesday in the El Templado region in the restive Caribbean province of La Guajira.

April 22nd, 2009 Lesotho Prime Minister survives assassination tryJOHANNESBURG — South Africa's president says the prime minister of neighboring Lesotho has survived an assassination attempt. In a statement Wednesday, South African President Kgalema Motlantha condemned the attempting killing but offered no details.

March 19th, 2009 BOGOTA - A man convicted of killing a journalist two years ago in the Colombian jungle province of Choco has been sentenced to 34 years in prison, judicial officials said. Franklin Isnel Diaz Mosquera was sentenced by a criminal court in Quibdo, the capital of Choco, after being convicted of murder and illegal arms possession.

February 25th, 2009 BOGOTA - Fifteen rebels of Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) have deserted the group after drugging their commanders with a sleep-inducing plant in the deep jungles of the country's southwestern Narino province, EFE reported. The incident took place last week in the Barbacoas area along the Pacific coast.

January 30th, 2009 BOGOTA - Colombia's largest leftist rebel group will free from its captivity six hostages, including two politicians and security personnel, EFE reported. The hostages will be released in three stages, Colombia's Senator Piedad Cordoba said, adding that the four security personnel would be freed Sunday, while former governor Alan Jara and former lawmaker Sigifredo Lopez would be handed over Monday and Wednesday, respectively.