Conflict
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:15
Four rockets launched from Syria Monday hit several areas of northeast Lebanon, wounding one person and causing material damage, the Lebanese Army said.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:15
Sentence comes weeks after the African Union adjourns talks it was brokering between the rebels and Sudan's government.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:11
African Union forces said they have reclaimed more territory from the al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab in renewed military operations across Somalia. Restoring the government's political authority remains a pressing challenge.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:07
Algerian authorities have reacted to the new waves of violence in the province of Ghardaia after three people were killed.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:07
South Sudan's army on Thursday said it was battling rebels in the strategic oil city of Malakal, the latest clashes in the nearly three-month-long conflict.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:01
East African leaders will meet in Ethiopia on Thursday to discuss the mandate and size of a stabilization and protection force to be deployed in South Sudan.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 08:54
Algerian authorities have been deploying large numbers of police and arresting protesters to prevent demonstrations in the capital ahead of the upcoming presidential elections, Human Rights Watch said.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 08:39
Syrian government forces on Sunday swept into the center of Yabrud, a town long held by rebels near the Lebanese border, in an advance that appeared to be a significant blow for insurgents as the Syrian conflict entered its fourth year.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 08:31
Despite the move, they have denied accusations that they want to join them up and pursue a path of autonomy verging on virtual independence, as the Kurds next door in Iraq have done.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 08:29
Information Minister Ramzi Jreij told reporters that most ministers had agreed on a compromise statement that declares Lebanese citizens have the right to “resist Israeli occupation” and repel any Israeli attack.