BBC NEWS | Americas | Costa Rica embassy drama ends

BBC NEWS | Americas | Costa Rica embassy drama ends: "A hostage drama at the Russian embassy in Costa Rica's capital, San Jose, has ended peacefully with an armed man turning himself over to police.

The incident lasted several hours amid conflicting reports that the man was holding several people hostage, including Russian diplomats.

But later reports said he had argued with another visitor at the embassy, before taking him hostage.

The armed man, aged 20, is said to be a Kyrgyz national living in Costa Rica.

Local TV showed live images of police escorting the attacker - as well as the alleged hostage - from the embassy.

He was later named by immigration official as Roman Bogdanyants." Read complete post here.