Colombia’s Farc: ‘No deal by March’
A senior Farc rebel negotiator casts doubt on the deadline of 23 March 2016 set by the Farc and the Colombian government to sign a final peace deal. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Canada vows to double Syrian intake
The Canadian minister of immigration and citizenship promises to double Canada’s intake of Syrian refugees next year, while on a trip to Jordan. BBC News – US & Canada
Muslims shield Christians in Kenya attack
A group of Kenyan Muslims travelling on a bus attacked by Islamist gunmen protect Christian passengers by refusing to be split into groups, according to eyewitnesses. BBC News – Africa
MPs: Privatisation threat to ‘green’ bank
The UK’s “green” bank should not be privatised unless the government can ensure it keeps its environmental purposes, a committee of MPs says. BBC News – Business
ICC transfers war criminals to DRC
The International Criminal Court transfers two former Congolese militia leaders to a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo. BBC News – Africa
Sanders apologises to Clinton at debate
Bernie Sanders apologises to Hillary Clinton during a US Democratic candidates’ debate after his staff stole voting data from her campaign. BBC News – US & Canada