In 60 Seconds - Taliban hold hundreds hostage in Pakistan

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PAKISTAN: Taliban militants stormed an army-run school, taking over 500 students and teachers hostage. COLOMBIA: The fifth and final group of victims of Colombia's armed conflict have arrived in Havana, Cuba where they will speak at the peace talks. VENEZUELA: President Nicolas Maduro said he will continue to fight the economic war waged by the extreme right and the u-s against the country. ARGENTINA: The foreign ministers of the MERCOSUR member countries will meet today ahead of the bloc's summit this Wenesday. USA: Protests against police brutality continue in New York, Washington and California. UKRAINE: The U.N's High Commisioner for Human Rights revealed the U.S.-backed Kiev forces are involved in an increasing number of human rights violations in eastern Ukraine.