Iran's terror links have penetrated Latin America: Israel
In a hardline stand, the Israeli leader said although "limitless opportunities" are present, but a huge threat also exists from militant Islamic terrorism that has affected both Muslims and others around the globe.
Sep 14, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
Colombian security forces kill top drug trafficker: President
The Gulf Clan, which accounts for some 70 percent of Colombia`s cocaine production, was born from the remnants of an outlawed right-wing paramilitary group which fought rebels during the country`s half-century civil conflict.
Sep 01, 2017, 12:48 PM IST
Nine dead after Colombia tourist boat sinks in reservoir
Ninety-nine people were rescued, Margarita Moncada, the head of disaster relief for Antioquia province, told journalists.
Jun 26, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
Colombia`s FARC reassures on disarmament deadline
After first delivering 30 percent of their weapons on June 7, the guerrillas were expected to hand in another 30 percent by Wednesday, with the rest due by June 20.
Jun 15, 2017, 19:47 PM IST
FARC slams Colombian government for `repeatedly breaking` peace pact terms
The peace deal aims to end Latin America`s longest-running civil war which has dragged on more than five decades.
Jun 05, 2017, 08:31 AM IST
Colombia and FARC rebels extend weapon hand-in deadline
FARC rebels signed a peace deal late last year to put an end to more than 52 years of war.
May 30, 2017, 09:50 AM IST
Donald Trump says Venezuela crisis a `disgrace to humanity`
Venezuelan people suffering from a collapsing economy brought about by their government`s mismanagement.
May 19, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
Colombia mudslide death toll rises to 254, including 43 children: President
Devastating mudslides in the Colombian town of Mocoa killed at least 254 people, 43 of them children, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Sunday, in yet another sharp rise in the death toll.
Apr 03, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
ELN leader killed by Colombian security forces
A leader of the ELN, Colombia's last remaining active rebel force, has been killed in an operation by security forces, President Juan Manuel Santos has said.
Mar 24, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
Venezuela to withdraw troops after Colombia border crossing
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will withdraw troops from Colombia`s side of the two countries` border, after his soldiers set up camp in the neighboring country, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said on Thursday.
Mar 24, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
Rebels turn in first 140 weapons in Colombia peace deal: United Nations
Colombia's largest rebel group has handed over 140 weapons to United Nations observers as part of an historic peace agreement.
Mar 18, 2017, 10:04 AM IST
Colombia, ELN rebels agree to peace talks: President
The Colombian government and the country`s last active rebel group, the ELN, have reached a new agreement to launch formal peace talks, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Wednesday.
Jan 19, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Nobel Prize 2016: Here are the winners
Awarded for 'the Greatest Benefit to Mankind,' the Nobel Prize is an international award administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden, and based on the fortune of Alfred Nobel, Swedish inventor and entrepreneur.
Dec 19, 2016, 20:07 PM IST
Pope seeks common ground on Colombia peace deal with Santos, Uribe
Pope Francis brought together Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and his predecessor Alvaro Uribe at the Vatican Friday, without managing to persuade them to overcome their differences over an historic peace accord with FARC rebels.
Dec 16, 2016, 23:11 PM IST
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to receive Nobel Peace Prize
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos travelled to Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, together with representatives of the thousands of victims of the country`s half-century conflict, the media reported on Friday.
Dec 09, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
Colombian government, FARC sign revised peace agreement
The revised agreement will be sent to Congress.
Nov 25, 2016, 01:10 AM IST
Colombia, FARC rebels to sign new peace deal today
A new peace accord between Colombia`s government and Marxist FARC rebels will be signed on Thursday and sent to Congress for approval. This was announced by President Juan Manuel Santos on Tuesday, bringing a formal end to the 52-year civil war ever closer.
Nov 24, 2016, 05:38 AM IST
Colombia, FARC rebels to sign new peace deal on Thursday
A new peace accord between Colombia`s government and Marxist FARC rebels will be signed on Thursday and sent to Congress for approval, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Tuesday, bringing a formal end to the 52-year civil war ever closer.
Nov 23, 2016, 06:27 AM IST
Colombia's president Juan Manuel Santos travels to US for prostate cancer exam
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said he is making a brief trip to the US for medical exams to guard against a possible return of prostate cancer.
Nov 16, 2016, 04:18 AM IST
Colombia's president extends ceasefire with FARC through yearend
Colombia`s President Juan Manuel Santos on Thursday extended his ceasefire with Marxist FARC rebels through the end of the year as he seeks to revive a peace accord to end five decades of war after voters rejected the hard-fought deal in a referendum.
Oct 14, 2016, 06:34 AM IST
