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Colombia’s FARC Rebels Face Dangers in Possible Return to Politics

Global Politics

Formal talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) aim to end to the country’s civil conflict. It is the first attempt to reach a deal in a decade and huge obstacles remain.

Report: Illegally Mined Conflict Minerals in Everyday Consumer Products

The World

FARC, Colombian Government Release Dueling Videos for Peace Talks

Conflict & Justice

Only Stalin Daughter Dies

Arts, Culture & Media

Slideshow: Hoxha’s Pyramid

Arts, Culture & Media
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Statue graveyard in Moscow

Global Politics

Near Gorky Park, lies a grassy area full of statues of former Soviet leaders. After the fall of Communism, they’re propped up again for all to see without explanations of their crimes. Jessica Golloher has the details from Moscow.

The Living on Earth Almanac

This week, facts about…Joseph Stalin’s great plan for the preservation of nature.

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The anatomy of the FARC

Global Politics

For decades, Colombia has been ravaged by a civil war pitting the left-wing guerrilla group FARC (the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia) against right-wing paramilitary organizations. And, in recent months, FARC has persisted in news headlines What is the FARC? The Takeaway looks at the rebel force.

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Colombia rebels

Global Politics

The death of FARC leader Manuel “Sureshot” Marulanda could lead to a political shift in Colombia

The World

Colombian FARC leader killed

Global Politics

One of the most senior leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has been killed, say reports. But, as John Otis reports from southern Colombia, even a weakened FARC is likely to plague parts of the country.

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