Colombia's government issues long awaited apology for extrajudicial killings during armed conflict
Colombiaโs government has issued a long awaited public apology for the extrajudicial killings of 19 civilians who were slain by the military and registered as rebel fighters during one of the most violent periods of the nationโs civil war.
World hopes for renewed cooperation with US under Biden
Many expressed hope Biden would right U.S. democracy two weeks after rioters stormed the Capitol, shaking the faith of those fighting for democracy in their own countries. Biden โunderstands the importance of cooperation among nations,โ said former Colombian president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Juan Manuel Santos, who left office in 2018. โPresident Bidenโs message of unity as he takes office is one that resonates with New Zealanders,โ Ardern said. World leaders also acknowledged the history of Vice President Kamala Harris taking office. โThat is an historic moment and one that, I think as a father of daughters, you can only celebrate," Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.