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Colombia begins FARC-style talks with nation’s second-biggest rebel group

Colombia begins FARC-style talks with nation’s second-biggest rebel group

Colombias Marxist National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels began official peace talks with the government on 7 February, in a bid to end their part in a five-decade conflict. The ELN is hoping to get an agreement like that negotiated with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The negotiations will cover similar issues such as political participation, disarmament and compensation for victims. Feb 8, 2017
Theresa May pleased to have confirmed Trumps NATO commitment

Theresa May pleased to have confirmed Trumps NATO commitment

Theresa May stated she was pleased to have visited US president Donald Trump so early in his presidency, even though the special relationship with Donald Trump failed to impress EU leaders. Nevertheless, the British prime minister was praise ahead of the informal EU summit in Valletta, Malta, for getting Trump to say he was 100% supportive of NATO. Feb 4, 2017
Attack at Louvre: French soldier shoots machete-wielding assailant

Attack at Louvre: French soldier shoots machete-wielding assailant

One solider has been injured and an attacker shot following a terrorist incident at the Louvre in Paris on 3 February. From the Carrousel du Louvre – which sits underneath the famous glass pyramid – the French armed forces shot at the assailant five times and he is now receiving emergency treatment. A second man believed to be an accomplice has also been arrested. Reports in the French media have stated the attacker shouted Allahu akbar or God is great in Arabic as he made his attack. Feb 3, 2017
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