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Protecting privacy in the digital age

An international consensus is emerging that laws must apply to cyberspace. UN members states want a resolution on the right to privacy.


Fracking: Promoted in Colombia?

While many countries impose moratoriums on fracking or ban it outright, Colombia is opening up its shale deposits to this controversial practice.



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Imagining a world without violence

Violence is the key issue that needs to be addressed within the context of the United Nation’s post-2015 development agenda.

File photo of the FARC's senior negotiators in Havana, Cuba.

The FARC’s S.O.S

The FARC claim that patience for their unilateral ceasefire is running out and the Colombian Government is not willing to join them with a lasting…

File photo from the U.S Army take in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan after America

The U.S-led combat mission in Afghanistan is complete, yet large challenges lie ahead for the Afghan security forces.

Paulina Vega crowned Miss Universe

Miss Colombia, Paulina Vega Dieppa, a 22 year old Business student from Barranquilla has been crowned Miss Universe 2015.


A cry against impunity

Outrage over human rights issues, impunity and widespread corruption by state security forces is resulting is mass protests in Mexico.

Year of delayed peace

The FARC’s military offensive against infrastructure has delayed the prospect of peace. The urgency of the talks could lead to a deal by early 2015.


The Gorgona attack

While Colombians await the release of kidnapped General Alzate, the FARC attacked Saturday the island of Gorgona.

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Portrait of a foreign fighter

What attracts foreign recruits to join terrorist groups such as ISIS and other genocidal organizations? Is it a search for increased status ?