kidnapping

German kidnapped in online dating plot

A German tourist who arrived in Colombia hoping to meet up with a woman he had met online was kidnapped by a gang, who planned to demand money for his safe return.

Crime

Colombian kidnappers 'may be ready to release'

Leftist Colombian rebels holding two Germans hostage have asked their families for information about the pair, a statement said Monday, suggesting they may be preparing to release them.

colombia

Colombian rebels claim to have German hostages

Leftist Colombian rebels said Monday they are holding two German hostages, seized weeks ago, whom they believe to be spies.

Music

Shakira gets German support for her charity

Colombian popstar Shakira was in Germany this weekend to perform a concert and she took the opportunity to sign an agreement with the German Development Ministry to support her charity.

Crime

German human rights activist thrown out of Colombia

A German human rights activist has provoked the ire of Colombia’s president Alvaro Uribe, who has accused her of instigating violence and called for her to be jailed.