Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, March 30

BOGOTA -- At least nine soldiers were killed in an alleged rebel attack in northeast Colombia on Wednesday, President Gustavo Petro confirmed.

The attack was carried out by alleged members of the National Liberation Army on a military base in the department of North Santander. (Colombia-Rebel Attack-Death)

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RABAT -- Five people were killed and 27 others injured, including 12 seriously, after