Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Daily Headlines: December 5, 2007

* France is “inclined to discretion” regarding the negotiation of hostages in Colombia including Ingrid Betancourt (image), according to French ambassador Jean-Michel Marlaud.

* The Anti-Defamation League blasted Venezuelan authorities for a “raid” at a Caracas Jewish center over the weekend.

* A 17-year-old Argentine teen successfully underwent sex-change surgery months after a court okayed the procedure.

* Controversy at the Ecuadorian Consulate in Newark, New Jersey after a woman accused the consul of calling U.S. immigration authorities.

* Follow-up: Recently slain Mexican musician Sergio Gomez was unafraid to die according to an interview with one of Gomez’ band mates.

Sources (English)- Associated Press, Jerusalem Post, AFP

Sources (Spanish)- El Diario/La Prensa, El Universal

Image- Washington Post

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