Trump slashes refugee numbers to record low
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's administration said late Wednesday the United States will admit a record low of no more than 15,000 refugees over the coming year despite surging global displacement,…
Colombia and US announce new anti-drug trafficking plan
BOGOTA: The United States and Colombia on Monday announced the launch of a new joint plan to combat drug trafficking, including investments in areas affected by violence. Colombian president Ivan…
UN condemns spike in Colombia ‘massacres’
BOGOTA: The UN peace mission in Colombia on Monday condemned a spiral of violence engulfing the country, saying it had documented 33 massacres so far this year. The mission, set…
US announces 160 mn peace funding payment to Colombia
US announces $160 mn ‘peace’ funding payment to Colombia
BOGOTA: The US government announced Monday it will provide $160 million in funding to Colombia to help implement the historic peace accord signed between the state and now-disarmed FARC rebels.…
UN envoy warns against reopening Colombia peace deal
UN envoy warns against reopening Colombia peace deal
UNITED NATIONS: The UN envoy for Colombia on Friday warned the Bogota government against reopening key provisions of the 2016 historic peace deal reached with FARC rebels. Carlos Ruiz Massieu…
Top Venezuela court tightens noose on opposition chief Guaido
Top Venezuela court tightens noose on opposition chief Guaido
CARACUS: Venezuela's Supreme Court called Monday for Juan Guaido to be stripped of his legislative immunity, tightening the noose on the opposition chief just days after authorities announced a ban…
UN pushes back against Duques challenge to Colombia peace deal
UN pushes back against Duque’s challenge to Colombia peace deal
BOGOTA: The UN warned the Colombian government Thursday that "there can be no going back" on the landmark peace agreement with FARC guerrillas, despite President Ivan Duque's plans to modify…
Mixed emotions in emerging economies on smartphones social media
Mixed emotions in emerging economies on smartphones, social media
WASHINGTON: A survey in 11 emerging economies showed people in those countries happy to be connected with smartphones and social media, even if they worry about the impact of digital…
Venezuelas Guaido and Pence agree to tighten noose on Maduro
Venezuela’s Guaido and Pence agree to tighten noose on Maduro
BOGOTA: US Vice President Mike Pence and Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido agreed on a strategy to tighten the noose around President Nicolas Maduro following a meeting with regional allies…