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USA

John Kerry: Two-state solution will end Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Speaking in Washington, the US Secretary of State said that the construction of Israeli settlements in the West Bank endangers peace.

Syria

Turkey and Russia reportedly strike new Syria ceasefire plan

Reports say the plan aims to expand the ceasefire that was put in place in Aleppo to allow for civilian and rebel evacuations

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Yazidi IS survivors to pick up EU rights prize

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Norway

Colombian Nobel Prize winner says a "ray of hope" for Syria, Sudan

Santos collects Nobel Prize in Oslo for deal with FARC Quotes anti-war song by Bob Dylan, 2016 literature winner Hopes Colombian deal can inspire peace talks elsewhere Colombian President Juan Ma

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Norway

Colombia's Santos says Nobel prize was 'gift from heaven' for peace

Juan Manuel Santos spoke from Norway on the eve of receiving the award, saying it helped spur the push for peace.

Colombia

Colombia's revised peace deal with FARC comes into effect

The new accord approved by Congress gives the country's largest rebel group six months to abandon its weapons.

Colombia

Colombian Senate approves FARC deal

The initial agreement with the rebel group was rejected in a national referendum in October.

Colombia

New FARC peace deal signed in Colombia before congressional approval

Colombia's Congress will ratify the revised peace deal with the FARC, but Alvaro Uribe leads opposition calling for fresh popular vote.

Colombia

Revised peace deal signed in Colombia

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and Marxist FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono have signed another, revised peace deal.

Colombia

Colombian opposition slams new FARC deal as too lenient

They say it is still too lax on those guilty of serious crimes and want it ratified by another referendum, not voted by Congress as is the plan.

Colombia

Colombian government and FARC rebels' path to peace

In September, and after four years of talks, members of the FARC rebel group unanimously agree to a peace deal with the government of Colombia.

Colombia

Colombia and FARC agree on a revised peace deal

The Colombian government and FARC rebels have agreed to sign a revised peace deal after the last one was rejected in a referendum.

Colombia

Colombian government and FARC strike revised peace deal

The Colombian government and FARC rebel group have agreed new terms to end a deadly 52-year war.

Colombia

Talks aims to salvage Colombia's fragile FARC deal

Colombia’s government and FARC rebels have been back at the negotiating table in the Cuban capital Havana.

Colombia

Colombia delays peace talks with Marxist ELN rebels

Colombia’s delayed peace talks with Marxist ELN rebels at the last minute – demanding that a politician, held captive for six months, is freed.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Leaders meet to discuss Ukraine

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the daily news stories making headlines around Europe.

Europe News

EU says Russia's Aleppo attacks 'may amount to war crimes'

EU foreign ministers urged Russia and Syria to end their bombing of Aleppo, warning the attacks “may amount to war crimes.

World News

Yemen ceasefire hours away ''if all sides agree'', UN special envoy says

The UN’s special envoy to Yemen has said he expects a ceasefire to come into effect within hours in the Arab country if all sides agree.

Syria

Footage shows extent of bomb damage in eastern Aleppo

Images from the rebel-held east of Aleppo show the extent of the destruction caused by pro-Assad airstrikes.

Colombia

Colombia ceasefire extended as rebels attempt peace

President Santos of Colombia announces an extension of the ceasefire between the government and Farc rebels will be extended until December 31.