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Colombia signs amended peace deal with FARC rebels

Colombia signs amended peace deal with FARC rebels

Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos and Marxist Farc rebel leader Rodrigo Londono signed a new, revised peace accord on 24 November. The new agreement will end 52 years of war, and was put together in a month after the original was defeated in a referendum on 2 October. This time it will not be put to a popular vote but will be presented to Congress directly. Nov 25, 2016
At least three die in Panama as Hurricane Otto sweeps through central America

At least three die in Panama as Hurricane Otto sweeps through central America

Hurricane Otto has killed at least three people and left five others missing in Panama on 23 November. Rains from the storm caused landslides, destroying houses and trapping people inside. Nicaragua and Costa Rica are also bracing from impact from Otto, as it is expected to make landfall on 24 November. Nov 24, 2016
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