Bob Geldof has delivered searing criticism of a number of world leaders, saying he is "sick of them".

Eamon Gilmore believes Europe can offer tangible support to Colombia as it embarks on its peace process, writes Ann Cahill Europe Correspondent

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez said he is willing to help Colombia's government and leftist FARC rebels broker a peace deal and congratulated both sides on taking steps to end the Western Hemisphere's longest-running conflict.