Colombia: Missing Farc leader Iván Márquez re-appears on video
The former rebel commander went into hiding more than six months ago fearing reprisals. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Syria conflict: Pompeo ‘optimistic’ on deal to protect Kurds
The US secretary of state steps up diplomatic efforts with Turkey to protect Kurdish allies in Syria. BBC News – Middle East
Snow brings parts of Europe to standstill
Roads are blocked, trains halted and schools shut by snow in parts of Germany, Norway and Sweden. BBC News – Europe
Cuba bus crash: Foreigners among seven dead
Citizens from Argentina, France and Germany are among the seven dead while dozens others are injured. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Rahaf al-Qunun: Saudi teen granted asylum in Canada
Rahaf al-Qunun, 18, fled her family after renouncing Islam, and had been stranded at Bangkok airport. BBC News – Middle East
UK economic growth hits six-month low
UK grows by 0.3% in the three months to November, but manufacturers are suffering. BBC News – Business