Colombia mudslide, flooding kill 254 in midnight deluge
Flooding and mudslides in the Colombian city of Mocoa sent torrents of water and debris crashing onto houses in the early hours of Saturday morning, killing 254 people.
Sun Apr 02 2017
Laureates to receive Nobels, except Bob Dylan
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos become the star of Saturday's Nobel ceremonies when he receives his Peace Prize in Oslo.
Sat Dec 10 2016
Dylan snubs Nobel, Santos to accept Peace Prize in Oslo
One sings of peace, the other makes peace: Bob Dylan will not travel to Stockholm on Saturday to accept his Nobel prize, but Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos will receive his award in Oslo.
Thu Dec 08 2016
Colombian president wins Nobel Prize for peace efforts
Efforts by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to end five decades of war in his country were recognised with the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
Fri Oct 07 2016
Colombian voters nix peace deal in shock vote
Colombians hit their government with a shock defeat Sunday when they voted by a razor-thin majority to reject a historic peace accord with communist FARC rebels.
Mon Oct 03 2016
Colombia president admits defeat in peace vote
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos acknowledged Sunday that voters had rejected his peace accord with the communist FARC rebels but he vowed to continue efforts to end the 52-year war.
Mon Oct 03 2016
'Our queen still Miss Universe': Colombian president
Colombia's president said Monday he was shocked when Miss Colombia won and then immediately lost the Miss Universe crown, and said as far as he was concerned she remained the winner.
Mon Dec 21 2015
Colombia mourns 32 children killed in fiery bus explosion
Colombia Monday mourned the tragic loss of 32 children burned to death in a fiery bus explosion as authorities arrested the driver.
Mon May 19 2014
From thought to action: A serial entrepreneur's dream
Entrepreneur Paul Bragiel pursues his childhood dream of being an Olympic athlete in cross-country skiing.
Wed Nov 20 2013
Colombian army kills 13 FARC fighters
Colombian troops killed at least 13 members of the rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in an air raid, a senior air force commander said.
Wed Jan 02 2013
Colombian leader urges intensified battle against rebels
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos ordered for intensified strikes against rebel forces unless peace deals were reached.
Sat Nov 03 2012
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024