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Colombian Rebels Release Hostages Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Colombia’s last remaining rebel group, the ELN, has released six people it kidnapped last month.

The hostages, including three police officers, an army soldier and two civilian contractors, were released Thursday in the western district of...

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Niger: World Bank Approves $80 Million to Support Refugees and Host Communities

The World Bank approved the $80 million Niger Refugees and Host Communities Support Project (PARCA), which will improve access to basic services and economic opportunities for refugees and host communities in 15 communes in the Diffa, Tahoua and...

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Chinese investment in EU infrastructure: MEPs urge EU countries to act together

EU states must unite against China’s bids to buy up control of their strategic infrastructure and insist that it respect human rights, said MEPs on Wednesday.

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US Lawmakers Reject White House Ruling on Civilian Deaths in Yemen

U.S. lawmakers of both political parties rejected the Trump administration's determination that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are doing enough to prevent civilian casualties in Yemen, where Saudi coalition airstrikes have killed thousands...

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