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Syria

UN urges for peace talks in Syria

As civilian casualties rise, the UN has urged for peace talks in Syria as Russian President Putin says their work in the country is nearly done.

World

Colombia's ELN stand their ground while talking peace

The last major armed rebel group in Colombia, the ELN, is struggling to finalise peace terms with the government ahead of a January ceasefire deadline.

Colombia

Colombian officials double estimate of FARC holdouts resisting disarmament

Some 800 FARC fighters remain fully-armed and with illegal mining and cocaine production to support them, pose a threat to the peace deal, while criminals occupy areas vacated by former rebels.

Sweden

Nobel Peace Prize: a history of controversial laureates

From Hitler to Suu Kyi, here's a look at the Nobel Peace Prize's controversial candidates and winners

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Colombia

Pope Francis treads political minefield on Colombian visit

With Colombia divided over the FARC peace process Pope Francis walks a fine line with his message of reconciliation.

Colombia

Thousands greet Pope Francis in Colombia

Pope Francis spoke to crowds gathered in Bogota in support of the peace deal brokered after over half a century of guerilla warfare

Colombia

Pope Francis flies to Colombia as the nation savours prospects for a peaceful future

With the FARC's 50-year guerilla war seemingly at an end, Pope Francis visits Colombia.

Colombia

Colombia's former rebels put on Bogota concert

Colombia's former FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono marked the evolution of his rebel army into a political party at a concert put on for thousands of supporters in the capital Bogota.

Pakistan

Mash-up of India and Pakistan's national anthems goes viral

A peace anthem that mashes-up the national anthems of India and Pakistan has become a viral hit

Germany

Muslim leaders continue 'anti-terror' bus tour

Muslim leaders arrive in Berlin on day two of their 'anti-terror' bus tour of European cities

Kazakhstan

Talks on 'de-escalation zones' in Syria fail

Russia Iran and Turkey fail to agree a deal on setting up de-escalation zones in Syria

Colombia

FARC leader 'Timochenko' suffers stroke

FARC leader 'Timochenko' taken to hospital after suffering stroke. The 59-year-old expected to be able to leave within 48-hours

Colombia

'Goodbye weapons, goodbye war, welcome peace' Colombia celebrates

World

President Santos of Colombia: you have to draw a line between peace and justice

Nobel Peace Prizewinner, President Juan Manuel Santos, talks to Isabelle Kumar about why bringing peace does not always bring popularity at the polls.

Israel

Kushner in Middle East

President Donald Trump's special adviser and son-in-law has been in Israel and the West Bank to talk peace

Colombia

Colombia's rebels hand in more arms

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brexit: how to protect the peace in Northern Ireland

In an open letter, former peace negotiator pleads for special status for Northern Ireland to protect the peace process

Colombia

FARC questions peace deal commitment

Colombia

FARC weapons deadline extended in Colombia

Kazakhstan

Syria's armed opposition rejects Russian 'safe zones' plan

Syria’s armed opposition is rejecting a Russian plan to create safe zones in the country, saying it is a threat to territorial integrity.