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At least 80 dead, several kidnapped in Colombia after failed peace talks, official says – CBS News

At least 80 dead, several kidnapped in Colombia after failed peace talks, official says  CBS NewsMore than 80 people killed in Colombia as truce between rebel groups collapses  The GuardianColombia: At least 39 killed in guerilla violence  DW (English)Colombia's president suspends peace talks with ELN rebels  Reuters Canada'We Want Peace' Say Colombians Displaced By Fresh Guerrilla Violence  Barron's

Taliban deputy tells leader there is no excuse for education bans on Afghan women and girls – The Associated Press

Taliban deputy tells leader there is no excuse for education bans on Afghan women and girls  The Associated PressSenior Taliban official urges reversal of education ban on Afghan girls  ABC NewsStanikzai: Injustice Done to 20 Million People of Country  TOLOnewsTaliban minister urges leadership to lift Afghan female education ban  VOA AsiaSenior Taliban official hits out at own group’s policies towards women  The Independent

Dozens injured, at least 10 hospitalized after ski lift accident at resort – WKRC TV Cincinnati

Dozens injured, at least 10 hospitalized after ski lift accident at resort  WKRC TV CincinnatiSki lift at Spanish resort collapses, injuring dozens  CNNSki Lift Collapse Injures Dozens of People and Traps About 80 Skiers in Chairlifts at Resort: ‘We Were Hurt’  PEOPLEPeople seen trapped after Spain ski lift accident injured dozens  Yahoo! Voices'People were flying': Eyewitnesses describe ski lift collapse  BBC

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An Iraqi man who carried out Quran burnings in Sweden is killed in a shooting – The Associated Press

An Iraqi man who carried out Quran burnings in Sweden is killed in a shooting  The Associated PressSweden releases 5 arrested following the killing of an Iraqi who carried out Quran burnings  The Associated PressMan Who Burned Qurans in Sweden Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream  The Wall Street JournalSwedish PM says shooting of anti-Islam campaigner may be linked to foreign power  ReutersIraqi at center of Quran burnings in Sweden shot dead before court verdict  The Washington Post

Families in India cremate loved ones killed in stampede at religious festival – The Associated Press

Families in India cremate loved ones killed in stampede at religious festival  The Associated PressAfter Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede, Concerns of Cover-Up  The New York Times‘Where should we go’: Refrain at Kumbh lost-and-found centre  The Indian ExpressFamilies mourn loved ones who died in Kumbh Mela crush  BBC.comAt Least 30 Dead, 60 Injured After Religious Event Ends in Stampede: 'There Was No Chance for Escape'  PEOPLE

A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori – The Associated Press

A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori  The Associated PressNew Zealand mountain gets same legal rights as a person  BBC.comTaranaki Mounga: New Zealand mountain granted same legal rights as a person  The GuardianTaranaki Maunga becomes a legal person as treaty settlement passes into law  RNZNew Zealand Mountain Named a ‘Person’ with ‘Rights’ and ‘Responsibilities’  National Review

Millions around the world celebrate Lunar New Year and ring in the Year of the Snake – KOMO News

Millions around the world celebrate Lunar New Year and ring in the Year of the Snake  KOMO NewsChinese Lunar New Year 2025: Which Zodiac Animal Are You?  ForbesPhotos: Celebrations commence the Year of the Snake  NPRLunar New Year 2025 Photos: See Year of the Snake Celebrations Across Asia  The New York TimesChinese zodiac predictions: What’s in store for 2025 as we enter the Year of the Snake  CNN