US President Donald Trump said Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a leftist his administration long belittled, will visit the White House next month as he voiced optimism for ties.

Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Shirin Ebadi on Friday warned security forces in the Islamic republic could be preparing to commit a “massacre under the cover of a sweeping communications blackout” after imposing a nationwide internet shutdown.

The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say. 

​The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say.