In 60 Seconds: Singapore's founding prime minister dies
- 9 years ago
Farc representatives confirmed the humanitarian removal of landmines and any other explosives will begin in several territories. Republican senator Ted Cruz announced plans to seek his party's presidential nomination, becoming the first confirmed presidential candidate for the U.S conservative party. The right-wing UMP party of ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy came in first in France's local elections. Left-wing parties made gains in elections for the spanish region of Andalusia. Singapore's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew died at the age of 91.