Permanent cease-fire takes effect in Colombia under accord
A permanent cease-fire began at 12:01 a.m. after a peace accord between Colombia and FARC. President Santos and FARC leaders described the move as a historic step ending 52 years of war. Congress endorsed the plebiscite to ratify the deal amid security challenges and regional skepticism.
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Tokyo's first female governor vows eco Olympics leadership
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike says she will lead a cost efficient and environmentally friendly 2020 Olympics and push a women rights agenda that could model national policy. She cites waste reduction reuse and recycle as the games slogan while flagging sustainability, quake safety, and transparency in cost control amid delays and controversy.
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Turkish jets strike PKK targets in Iraq cross-border raid
Anadolu Agency reports Turkish jets pounded PKK targets in northern Iraq within the Gaza region on Monday. The strikes followed recent cross-border activity and targeted suspected Kurdistan Workers' Party positions.
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