But one of Colombia's many cold cases is back on the front pages following shock new allegations: the hitmen claim that the mastermind of the 2002 abduction was none other than international cycling star Luis "Lucho" Herrera.
US and Iranian officials are due this week to hold their first talks since Iran launched a deadly crackdown on protests, in a meeting likely to be crucial in determining if the US carries out renewed military action against the Islamic republic.
Jo Barnes from the Department of Global Health at Stellenbosch University advised residents in areas affected by water shortages to avoid consuming the water for at least 24 hours after it is restored.