COLOMBIA: With the prospects for peace in Colombia finally on the horizon, thousands of residents have taken to the streets of the capital Bogota to show their support of the dialogue between the Colombian government and FARC rebels. PANAMA: The alternative people's summit is underway in Panama, with the participation of social movements from across the continent. CARIBBEAN: U-s president Barack Obama is meeting with Caribbean community leaders. CANADA: Some 150 students of the university of Quebec in Montreal found themselves in a confrontation with police after barricading themselves in a building on campus. GREECE: The Greek government has given the go-ahead to repay the $485 million dollar loan instalment to the IMF.
