Hostages

Ransom claim in Ingrid Betancourt release | World news | guardian.co.uk

Posted by okami from Guardian UK

Ingrid Betancourt arrived in France today after being held captive for six years in the Colombian jungle, amid claims that a ransom was paid to free her.

The Colombian government said that she was freed in an audacious operation after the military tricked Farc into handing the French-Colombian politician over without a shot being fired.

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Crooks and Liars » Hostages Taken At Clinton Campaign Office! VIDEO Added

Posted by theangryindian from Crooks and Liars

An armed man took people hostage Friday at a Hillary Clinton presidential campaign office in New Hampshire, police said.

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Jill Carroll statement

Posted by Billbar from Christian Science Monitor

I want to express my deep appreciation to all the people who worked so long and hard for my release. I am humbled by the sympathy and support expressed by so many people during my kidnapping. Things that I was forced to say while captive are now being taken by some as an accurate reflection of my personal views.

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'Wonderful day': Journalist Carroll freed in Iraq

Posted by Billbar from CNN

American hostage Jill Carroll, a freelance journalist released Thursday in Iraq after nearly three months in captivity, said she was "treated very well" while she was held. She surfaced after being dropped off near the Iraqi Islamic Party offices in Baghdad and walked inside, where people called U.S. officials.

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Iraq video shows Western hostages

Posted by Jeff from BBC News

Sad to see hostage takings starting up again.

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