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Pascale Harter introduces stories of determination, reflection and celebration from writers around the world.

Frank Gardiner reports from a peaceful Colombia where, since the historic deal in 2016, FARC rebels are shaking hands with the police. However, theree are still fears in the Republic with Colombia's anti-narcotic police fighting a battle on cocaine production.

Holland is one of the only places in the world where euthanasia is legal. Last year 6,585 people chose to end their lives in this way. Critics say euthanasia should never be allowed in psychiatric cases but as Linda Pressly finds out; some activists are calling for death to be easier on these grounds.

The publication of a new draft constitution in Cuba has prompted much reflection on how the country has changed since 1976 when the current version was drawn up. Will Grant looks back through the life of his friend and national treasure Raul Luis Galiano.

And each August, tourists flock to Ireland for what is billed as 'one of the country's oldest' fairs. Alongside usual festivities, Andy Jones discovers why Puck Fair hails the humble goat.

PHOTO: Colombian drug squad board a helicopter during an operation to destroy a cocaine processing lab (CREDIT: GUILLERMO LEGARIA/AFP/Getty Images)