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Colombia: FARC Was After Uranium

Ecuador cuts ties, says slain rebel leader was key in hostage deal

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 4, 2008 11:35 AM CST

(Newser) – Colombia has accused Ecuador and Venezuela of cooperating with FARC guerrillas who were trying to buy uranium, the BBC reports, even as Ecuador cut ties with Colombia and Venezuela expelled its diplomats. “FARC is taking big steps in the world of terrorism to become...   Read full story »

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