World News by Speeple

Hostage Betancourt freed as army hoodwinks rebels

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

Colombian spies tricked leftist rebels into handing over kidnapped presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three US military contractors today in a daring helicopter rescue. No shots were fired during the rescue.

From a U.S. hostage in the Colombian jungle, a marriage proposal

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

While his Colombian girlfriend and twin sons waited, American captive Keith Stansell reached out. He was freed Wednesday.

France Celebrates Release of Hostage

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

The rescue of French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt from more than six years of captivity by rebels in Colombia triggered an outpouring of relief and emotion in France, capped by a live late-night television …

Pop princess Kylie receives her OBE

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

A world away from the frizzy perm and dungarees of her Neighbours debut, Kylie Minogue received an Order of the British Empire from Prince Charles in the opulence of Buckingham Palace's ballroom.

Tsvangirai Wary Of Mbeki Role

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has rejected an African Union decision to keep South Africa's president alone in charge of efforts to resolve Zimbabwe's political crisis.

Three killed in Jerusalem bulldozer attack

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

A Palestinian rammed a bulldozer into an Israeli commuter bus, cars and pedestrians on one of Jerusalem's busiest streets today, killing at least three people and wounding at least 45 before he was shot dead.

Australia crime victims demand Mike Tyson bar

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

Australian crime victims are demanding ex-heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson be barred from entering the country to take part in a professional poker tournament with retired cricketer Shane Warne.

Palestinian kills 3 in Jerusalem bulldozer attack

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

A Palestinian construction worker rampaged in a bulldozer along one of west Jerusalem's busiest streets on Wednesday, killing three Israelis as he crushed cars and overturned a bus before being shot dead.

Jobs saved at distribution firm

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

More than 1,000 jobs are saved at a chilled goods distributor after it is bought out of administration.

US 'to boost Afghanistan force'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:47 -0500

US President George W Bush says more US troops will be deployed in Afghanistan by next year.