Conflict
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 14:56
Dempsey's dour assessment of the military situation on the ground compounded the already bleak outlook offered by United Nations and Arab League peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi on Tuesday as he handed in his resignation.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 09:07
The children of the Central African Republic are witnessing terrible violence in what has become a forgotten crisis, a senior United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) official today said, urging the international community to 'stand up' and stop and help end the crisis as soon as possible.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 07:23
The meeting on Tuesday came as the US again voiced concerns that any deadly weapons provided at the request of rebels in Syria could end up in the hands of armed groups it considers extremists.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 07:22
But, said Jarba adviser Oubai Shahbandar, “we’ve made significant headway and laid the pillars for much more significant discussions.”
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 06:47
Ban blamed Syria’s opposition but especially the government, the divided U.N. Security Council which has been impotent, and feuding influential nations for failing to help Brahimi achieve a peace agreement.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 06:46
Though an American military strike was called off when Syria agreed to give up its chemical weapons, Mr. Fabius said there were “indications” that Syria had since waged 14 chemical attacks.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 06:27
The fast-paced, 4-minute clip that began circulating on social media Tuesday is called "Colombians, everybody to the peace talks." It was produced by negotiators in Havana.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 06:26
Santos, quien negocia un acuerdo con los rebeldes en Cuba en medio del conflicto armado, envió el mensaje a las tropas al desmentir rumores sobre un recorte del pie de fuerza.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 13:03
The sides must take the necessary steps towards peace. When they do, it will be with the full support of the OSCE and the international community.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 13:01
Burkhalter joined the Co-Chairs in their appeal to Armenians and Azerbaijanis “to take the necessary steps towards peace”.