Conflict
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 06:28
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said he spoke with the French defense minister Thursday about the possibility of France participating in airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Syria, something the French have so far declined to do.
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 12:58
Over the past nine years, an estimated 300,000 Colombian refugees have crossed their country’s border with Ecuador. They have fled persecution, threats, disappearances, murders, deliberate displacement, and recruitment by the parties to Colombia’s long, drug-funded war between government forces, leftist guerrillas, and paramilitary militias, all of which violate human rights with great frequency.
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 06:56
El grupo guerrillero Ejército del Pueblo Paraguayo calificó como prisionero de guerra a un policía que mantiene secuestrado, según una carta enviada a las autoridades.
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 06:53
President Barack Obama announced in May 2013 that no lethal strike against a terrorist would be authorized without "near-certainty that no civilians will be killed or injured."
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 05:51
The Democratic Republic of Congo wants to disarm and disband rebels on its territory. But very few are handing themselves in voluntarily. Some blame the bleak prospects awaiting them once they have taken this step.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 06:28
The break away Somali state of Somaliland president Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silaanyo has assured Somali president Hassan Shiekh Mohamud , that his administration will only work towards gaining independence and International recognition and will never re-unite with the rest of Somalia.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 06:21
As outlined a short time ago on Checkpoint, the cost of the U.S. military campaign against the Islamic State is likely closing in on $1 billion, and could rise at a cost of between $200 million and $320 million per month as it continues.
Monday, September 29, 2014 - 07:02
The U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group is growing, with dozens of countries among its ranks. The coalition is contributing a wide range of efforts, from carrying out airstrikes to providing military assistance and humanitarian aid.
Monday, September 29, 2014 - 06:29
A new investigation finds armed robbery and kidnapping have become persistent problems in the Gulf of Guinea
Monday, September 29, 2014 - 05:42
In a village emblematic of a long and brutal conflict: "We no longer know if even God can end this war."