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How cities around the world are tackling dangerous air qualityAs wildfires wreak havoc on air quality in Canada and the U.S., the response of cities across the world to emergency levels of air pollution may provide some insight to solutions.EnvironmentJun 19, 2023
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Colombians frustrated with president’s response to concerns flood back onto streetsThe daily protests jolting the South American country are proclaiming an unusually diverse set of complaints, though with one similar refrain: an opposition to a government that many believe only looks after the most privileged citizens.WorldNov 27, 2019
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First protester dies as Colombia’s anti-government unrest reaches fifth dayDilan Cruz, an 18-year-old high school student, died two days after being hit in the head by a projectile reportedly fired by riot police during a protest. His case has resonated in Colombian society, touching off a debate about excessive use of force and making him a symbol for many young protesters.WorldNov 26, 2019
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Colombians join wave of protests with march against inequality, violence, corruptionThe protests were largely peaceful but by early evening turned increasingly violent as demonstrators hurled rocks at riot police, who responded with tear gasWorldNov 21, 2019
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Car bombing at Colombia police academy kills at least 9At least nine people were killed and another 10 injured in a car bombing at a Colombian police academy in Bogota on Thursday.WorldJan 17, 2019
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3 women dead, 11 injured after explosion in Colombian shopping centre washroomThe Andino shopping centre was packed with people flocking to buy gifts ahead of Father's Day celebrations on Sunday.WorldJun 17, 2017
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Colombia to legalize commercial sale of medical marijuanaColombia's justice minister says the country plans to legalize the cultivation and sale of marijuana for medicinal purposes.WorldNov 12, 2015
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5 killed, 7 injured after small plane crashes into bakery in ColombiaA small plane crashed into a residential area of Bogota shortly after taking off from the capital's airport Sunday, setting a bakery on fire and killing five people and injuring seven, including two in critical condition, authorities said.WorldOct 19, 2015
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Flood, mudslide sweep away homes in Colombia, killing 58A roaring avalanche of mud and debris devastated a mountainous town in western Colombia before dawn Monday, killing at least 49 people in a flood and mudslide triggered by heavy rains.WorldMay 18, 2015
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Four Seasons to open two luxury hotels in Bogota, ColombiaFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts is planning to open its first hotels in Colombia by the end of this year - two luxury properties in the capital, Bogota.LifestyleFeb 3, 2015
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