Colombia agrees ceasefire deal with FARC rebels

The Colombian government and rebel group FARC have reached a deal on a bilateral ceasefire that would be the last major step toward ending one of the world's longest wars.

Colombia's conflict has killed more than 220,000 people and displaced millions since 1964. But a 15-year, US-backed military offensive has depleted the rebels' ranks and forced its ageing leaders to the negotiating table in 2012.