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Former Colombian rebel leader announces return to arms
AFP, Published on 29/08/2019
» BOGOTA - A former senior commander of the dissolved FARC rebel army in Colombia announced Thursday he is taking up arms again along with other guerrillas who have distanced themselves from a historic peace accord signed with the government.
Colombia president-elect Duque picks peace pact critic as defence chief
AFP, Published on 18/07/2018
» BOGOTA - Colombia's right-wing President-elect Ivan Duque announced a controversial appointment as defense minister on Tuesday, choosing a vocal critic of the 2016 peace agreement with FARC rebels.
Mexico humiliate Germany in World Cup upset
Reuters, Published on 17/06/2018
» MOSCOW: Defending champion Germany crashed to defeat in their first game at the World Cup on Sunday as an enterprising Mexico refused to be intimidated and came away 1-0 winners in a thrill-packed Group F opener.
The time is right ... The time is now
Sports, Published on 06/01/2018
» When Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally boxed in 2015, it was a financial blockbuster but a critical dud. Both men were transcendent superstars, and their name value coupled with a rivalry that had simmered for five years stirred enormous interest in their collision.
Heavyweights lead boxing's comeback
Sports, Published on 28/12/2017
» For a sport that is routinely said to be in decline, boxing experienced a banner year in 2017.
Pacquiao can't take Vargas for granted in return
AFP, Published on 04/11/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Manny Pacquiao's seven-month hiatus can hardly be considered a retirement but there is no doubt that the eight division boxing champ used the time off to reflect on his passion for the sport.
Peace prize
Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 25/10/2016
» Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos recently won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the peace process with FARC rebels.
Colombian, FARC leaders to sign historic peace deal
AFP, Published on 26/09/2016
» CARTAGENA (COLOMBIA) - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and the leader of the FARC rebels, Timoleon "Timochenko" Jimenez, are due to sign a historic peace deal Monday to end a five-decade war.
FARC rebels 'unanimously back' Colombia peace deal
AFP, Published on 24/09/2016
» EL DIAMANTE (COLOMBIA) - The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) gave their unanimous backing Friday to a historic peace deal with the government to end their 52-year conflict, their chief peace negotiator said.
Vargas eager to promote potential fight with Pacquiao
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» LOS ANGELES - There are no shortage of suitors for Manny Pacquiao, but Mexican-American boxer Jessie Vargas thinks he has the inside track when it comes to enticing the Filipino superstar back into the ring.