FARC releases video of captive FRANCE 24 journalist
28/05/2012 - COLOMBIA

FARC releases video of captive FRANCE 24 journalist

A Colombian FARC rebel brigade has released video of FRANCE 24 journalist Roméo Langlois, who has been held since he was taken captive on April 28. The rebels have said they plan to release Langlois on Wednesday.
FARC ‘to release’ FRANCE 24 journalist Langlois
28/05/2012 - COLOMBIA-FRANCE

FARC ‘to release’ FRANCE 24 journalist Langlois

FRANCE 24 journalist Romeo Langlois (pictured) is set to be released by his FARC captors on Wednesday, the Colombian rebel group said in a statement on Saturday, stipulating that the release would only go ahead if their security is guaranteed.
Quebec's students take to the streets over rise in tuition fees
23/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Quebec's students take to the streets over rise in tuition fees

We start in Canada, where peaceful protests turn riotous as students take to the streets to voice their opposition to government plans to hike university tuition fees. Next, in the US, we look at a case that has touched a nerve among gay rights activists - a man is jailed for 30 days for filming his college roommate's gay kiss. Finally, we get up close with Hawaii's lava hunters - a few intrepid tourists in search of Hawaii's active volcano Kilauea.
FARC guerillas plan to release French journalist, Red Cross says
13/05/2012 - COLOMBIA

FARC guerillas plan to release French journalist, Red Cross says

Colombian FARC guerillas plan to release French journalist Romeo Langlois, according to a statement received by the International Committee of the Red Cross Sunday. The ICRC said it was ready to help organise the release "as soon as possible".
FARC says it is holding FRANCE 24 journalist Romeo Langlois
07/05/2012 - COLOMBIA

FARC says it is holding FRANCE 24 journalist Romeo Langlois

A self-described member of the "15th front" FARC brigade said Sunday that the rebels are holding FRANCE 24 journalist Romeo Langlois, who has been missing since an April 28 rebel attack on the Colombian military convoy with which he was embedded.
FARC rebels say they are holding FRANCE 24 journalist
06/05/2012 - COLOMBIA

FARC rebels say they are holding FRANCE 24 journalist

In a message broadcast over a local Colombian radio station, FARC rebels said they are holding FRANCE 24 journalist Romeo Langlois, who has been missing since Saturday. Colombian authorities are calling the claim "credible".
Mexico: Immigration to US slows significantly
01/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Mexico: Immigration to US slows significantly

There is no place like home. A new study reveals more Mexicans are now returning to their home country than migrating to the US. We also discover the new rules for the US secret service after the recent prostitution scandal in Colombia. Finally, we focus on the lighter side of President Obama.
FRANCE 24 journalist held by FARC, Santos says
02/05/2012 - COLOMBIA

FRANCE 24 journalist held by FARC, Santos says

FRANCE 24 journalist Roméo Langlois, who went missing Saturday during a military operation against FARC rebels, is being held by the guerrillas, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos confirmed on Tuesday.
FRANCE 24 journalist 'held prisoner' in Colombia
01/05/2012 - COLOMBIA

FRANCE 24 journalist 'held prisoner' in Colombia

FRANCE 24 journalist Roméo Langlois is being held prisoner in Colombia, the French foreign minister announced Sunday. The Colombian defence minister added that Langlois was shot in the arm during a gun battle on Saturday before disappearing.
FARC: Fighting for freedom as a former child soldier
04/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

FARC: Fighting for freedom as a former child soldier

We meet a former member of Colombia's FARC rebel group who is trying to start again. Next, we head to the United States where one month on, there is still no explanation as to why a young unarmed teenager was shot dead in Florida. Finally, 30 years after the Falklands war, we speak to the Argentinean soldiers trying to cope with the scars of the past.
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