UNITED STATES - In Ferguson, Missouri, the protestors have confronted a heavy police presence which many believe is another affront to African Americans. COLOMBIA - Hopes for a restart to the stalled peace talks rise following release of soldiers. MEXICO - In Mexico, police repression has increased against activists demonstrating over the missing 43 students from Ayotzinapa. AUSTRIA - Opec countries are working on a joint position to counter the recent decrease in world oil prices. UKRAINE - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland says that it seems very unlikely that Ukraine will be accepted into NATO.