Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro?
As Colombia prepares to elect a new president, candidates are debating the legacy of Gustavo Petro’s signature policy.

As Colombia prepares to elect a new president, candidates are debating the legacy of Gustavo Petro’s signature policy.


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The PM is promising to strengthen EU ties at a time when the eurosceptic Reform party is on the rise.
Gaza Palestinians will mark a third Eid under war-like conditions, with a shortage of food and joy.
Mosques are asking worshippers to pray in shifts, as authorities issue threats against congregations.

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Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.
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At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.
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