Former French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt, left, congratulates Irish singer and activist Bono after he was awarded with the Peace Summit Award during the 9th Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 in Paris. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

Former French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt, left, congratulates Irish singer and activist Bono after he was awarded with the Peace Summit Award during the 9th Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 in Paris.

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  1. Ingrid Betancourt, a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, adjusts her cap as she receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal in Montreal, September 26, 2009.

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  1. Ingrid Betancourt (C), a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, is applauded as she receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal's rector Luc Vinet (L) and chancellor Louise Roy (R) in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  2. Ingrid Betancourt, a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  3. Ingrid Betancourt, a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, adjusts her cap as she receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  4. Ingrid Betancourt (L), a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage walks with University of Montreal's rector Luc Vinet (R) and chancellor Louise Roy (C) prior to receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  5. Ingrid Betancourt (C), a Franco-Columbian politician and former hostage, receives an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montreal's rector Luc Vinet (L) and chancellor Louise Roy (R) in Montreal, September 26, 2009.
  6. Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean greets Ingrid Betancourt at Rideau Hall in Ottawa September 25, 2009. Betancourt, a Columbian-French politician, received the first International Prize for Women of Courage at the Women of Courage gala in Montreal last night.
  7. Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean meets with Ingrid Betancourt at Rideau Hall in Ottawa September 25, 2009. Betancourt, a Columbian-French politician, received the first International Prize for Women of Courage at the Women of Courage gala in Montreal last night.
  8. Governor General Michaelle Jean, right, poses for a photo with former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Friday Sept. 25, 2009.
  9. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Singer Bono (L) and actress Jessica Alba appear at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) on September 24, 2009 in New York City. The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) looks to gather prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics and religion to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East. The event, founded by former president Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations as most world leaders are in New York.
  10. Lead singer Bono, left, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. of the rock band U2 perform with the band during their 360 world tour stop at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009.
  11. Bono (L) stands onstage with Jessica Alba onstage at the Clinton Global Initiative, in New York, September 24, 2009. About 1,200 participants including heads of state, business leaders, humanitarians and celebrities will attend the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) which started on Tuesday.
  12. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Singer Bono (L) and actress Jessica Alba appear at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) on September 24, 2009 in New York City. The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) looks to gather prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics and religion to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East. The event, founded by former president Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations as most world leaders are in New York.
  13. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Singer Bono appears at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 24, 2009 in New York City. The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) looks to gather prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics and religion to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East. The event, founded by former president Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations as most world leaders are in New York.
  14. U2's Bono, left, shakes hands with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, right, as actress Jessica Alba watches during the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 in New York.
  15. Musician Bono, left, actress Jessica Alba, second left, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan stand together as former President Clinton, right speaks at the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 in New York.
  16. Lead singer Bono (R) of the rock band U2 performs with guitarist The Edge (L) and bass guitarist Adam Clayton (C) during the first of two concerts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 23, 2009.

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