Colombia: FARC deal approved in Congress

The opposition walked out,

Colombian Congress Ratifies Peace Deal With FARC Rebels. Agreement introduces some 50 changes after Colombians narrowly rejected original accord in referendum last month. Money quote,

But the rebels refused to budge on a key opposition demand: a ban on rebel leaders allegedly responsible for human rights abuses running for office until after they’ve served time.

Santos will receive his Nobel Peace Prize on December 9.