Colombia to hold peace talks with ELN
Colombian negotiators say they are entering into formal peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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‘Forced labour’ at Qatar World Cup site
Rights group Amnesty International accuses Qatar of using forced labour over construction of a flagship stadium for the 2022 World Cup. BBC News – Middle East
Libya unity leaders in Tripoli power bid
Leaders of Libya’s new UN-backed unity government arrive in Tripoli by boat in a bid to take control – after their attempts by plane were blocked. BBC News – Africa
Yellen: Fed should ‘proceed cautiously’
US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says global risks mean that the Fed should “proceed cautiously” before raising interest rates. BBC News – Business
Brazil coalition partner to vote on exit
The centrist Brazilian Democratic Movement Party will vote on whether to leave President Dilma Rousseff’s governing coalition amid a widening crisis. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Oxfam urges Syria refugee resettlements
Wealthy nations should sharply increase the number of Syrian refugees they take in, UK charity Oxfam says. BBC News – Middle East