Al-Jazeera
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 06:54
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group has reportedly carried out a series of suicide attacks on military convoys northeast and southeast of the city of Fallujah, killing at least 55 people, Al Jazeera has learnt.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 - 08:01
Latin America remained the most dangerous place for environmental and land rights activists last year — accounting for three-quarters of killings related to opposition to hydropower projects, mining, agribusiness and logging — according to a report released Monday by U.K.-based rights group Global Witness.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 - 07:24
Fighting breaks out between demonstrators and police in the capital Conakry over demands of fresh local elections. Demonstrators burnt tyres and barricaded roads across Conakry on Monday as police responded with tear gas, leading to a number of violent confrontations.
Friday, January 30, 2015 - 07:01
African Union proposes 7,500-strong force to counter Nigeria-based armed group amid rising cross border attacks.
Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 07:36
Russian consulate and military base in Gyumri surrounded by protesters after shooting of six members of local family.
Monday, August 1, 2011 - 00:00
President tones down rhetoric against middle classes in apparent bid to expand support ahead of 2012 presidential poll.
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 00:00
Since October 2007, the project has reported 730 remains found along the border, all within the state.
Monday, June 20, 2011 - 00:00
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has nearly met her goal of having a cabinet comprising at least 30 per cent women, with women in predominant roles at the Planalto Palace.
Monday, June 20, 2011 - 00:00
The relatively prosperous industrial hub of northern Mexico, home to Monterrey and Guadalupe, was until recently considered a near-safe haven as violence has increased in many parts of the country.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 00:00
By some accounts, it's the world's murder capital. The UN Development Program (UNDP) reported 4,473 2008 murders (61.3 per 100,000) in a country with about 7.3 million people, the equivalent of over 190,000 annual US killings, over 10 times the actual rat