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Colombia, rebels, seek US involvement in peace talks
Colombia, rebels, seek US involvement in peace talks
World
by  AFP

Colombia's government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), the last recognized rebel group in the country, said Friday they would invite the United States to join their peace process. The parties also agreed to invite Brazil, Chile, and Mexico to join Norway, Cuba, and Venezuela as guarantors of the process.

Costa Rica crocodiles survive in 'most polluted' river
Costa Rica crocodiles survive in 'most polluted' river
World
by  AFP

In one of the most polluted rivers in Central America, a vulnerable crocodile species is thriving despite living in waters that have become a sewer for Costa Rica's capital, experts say. "The Tarcoles River is the most polluted river in Costa Rica, and one of the most contaminated in Central America.

Three killed in twin school shootings in Brazil
Three killed in twin school shootings in Brazil
World
by  AFP

At least three people including an adolescent girl were killed and 11 others wounded Friday when a 16-year-old shooter opened fire on two schools in southeastern Brazil, officials said. He then left that school -- a public primary and secondary school -- and went to a nearby private school, where he killed an adolescent girl and left two other people wounded, officials said.

Five key decisions at global wildlife summit
Five key decisions at global wildlife summit
World
by  AFP

A global wildlife summit that ends Friday passed resolutions to protect hundreds of threatened species, including sharks, reptiles, turtles as well as trees. 3) Weird and wonderful turtles CITES approved varying levels of protection for around 20 turtle species from America and Asia.