Colombia's Uribe soars after freeing hostages.(President Alvaro Uribe)(WORLD)

The Christian Science Monitor | July 7, 2008| | Copyright

Byline: Sibylla Brodzinsky Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor

BOGOTA Colombia -- - President Alvaro Uribe is still soaking up the glory of last week's spectacular rescue of 15 high-profile hostages held in the Colombian jungle for years by leftist rebels.

Polls released Sunday show that Mr. Uribe's approval rating - which was already at 73 percent - soared to 91 percent after the rescue, which freed French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt, three American defense contractors, and 11 Colombian soldiers and police.

Wednesday's ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Upland City Council
Newspaper article from: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ; ...School of Law Political experience: Councilman, Upland City Council, 2002- present; Board of Trustees, Upland Unified School District, 2000- 2002 Membership in local organizations: Upland YMCA Board of Managers; Upland Fire Foundation...
Upland campus facing changes
Newspaper article from: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ; ...officials expect to close escrow on the Upland Christian Schools property by the winter...Covina about their impending acquisition of Upland Christian Schools. "This is an exciting...Western Christian students who live near Upland with an opportunity to go to school closer...
Upland parents to start new Christian private school
Newspaper article from: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ; UPLAND - After losing the opportunity to purchase Upland Christian Schools themselves, the Save UCS parent association...association - comprised of parents of students enrolled at Upland Christian Schools - has managed to get the K-12 private...
Upland lawsuit fate uncertain
Newspaper article from: The Sun, San Bernardino, Calif. ; ...related lawsuit against the city of Upland. A section of the overall settlement states that the county suit against Upland, alleging that the city is at least...payment "by or on behalf of the city of Upland." Shown a copy of the document on...
Upland Announces Corporate Governance Practices
Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire ; ...QUEBEC--(CCNMatthews - Feb. 7, 2005) - Upland Global Corporation ("Upland") (TSX VENTURE:UPL) today announced its corporate...with such listing requirement, a description of Upland Global Corporation's ("Upland") governance...
Upland's Second Century is off to a Great Start
Newspaper article from: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ; Upland is one of the most desired communities in the Inland Empire. Photo Gallery: Upland: "Full-service city" In fact, we are continuing...000 residents and business owners now call Upland home. Yet, Upland has a vast and deeply rooted...
[ FYI: Upland Interfaith Council ]
Newspaper article from: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ; FYI Who: Upland Interfaith Council Information: (909) 949-8453. Individually...raised their voices togetherin prayer. At the 10th annual Upland Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by the Upland Interfaith Council, city leaders, nonprofit organizations...
Upland unsure of county's lawsuit
Newspaper article from: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ; ...the county's related lawsuit against Upland. A section of the overall settlement states that the county's suit against Upland, alleging that the city is at least partially...payment "by or on behalf of the city of Upland." Shown a copy of the document on Wednesday...
Upland turns inside out for a day of family fun
Newspaper article from: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ; ...Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m., many of Upland's best-kept secrets will be revealed...and city service entities will gather at Upland's Memorial Park. The public is not only invited, but encouraged to attend Inside Upland Family Fun Day. And when the day's...
Upland vs. Pomona: A tale of two cities' speeches
Newspaper article from: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ; ...State of the City speeches, mayors in Upland and Pomona finally gave theirs the last...was in the newly restored Fox Theater. Upland's, which was on Wednesday, was in...event included lunch catered by Saffron. Upland's was an appetizers-only affair...

Find more facts and information related to the article "Colombia's Uribe soars after freeing ..."